The dark and twisted journey of Arthur Fleck turning into DC villain The Joker.
Oscar Predictions:
11 Oscar Nominations
Best Picture: ❌
Although Joker got the most amount of nominations and was completely gripping to watch I don’t believe it will end up with best picture. The acting was fantastic, story was enjoyable as either a comic book fan or not and it was beautifully shot but I just don’t think it’s going to win the best picture Oscar.
Best Actor in a Leading Role: Joaquin Phoenix
✅
Oh my Zod… Joaquin why would you do that to yourself? It was clear that Joaquin Phoenix but his body, mind and soul into that role, like Christian Bale in “The Machinist” levels. Do I think he will win best actor? Absolutely.
Best Director: Todd Phillips ❌
This years is tough in the Best Director category as legendary directors Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino and Sam Mendes have all also been nominated. Though Joker was fantastic, I don’t believe Todd Phillips will win the category.
Best Adapted Screenplay: 🤨
Honestly I am unsure if Joker will win this category but so far things are looking good for Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women”.
Best Cinematography: ❌
This one pains me because Jokers was so beautifully shot and the coloring was so Comic Book-esk. “1917” is one-shot filmed by 2017 winner Roger Deakins so I believe “1917” will win.
Best Editing: Jeff Groth 🤨
Like the screenplay category I am unsure about who would win. The Critics Choice Awards gave their award to “1917” but it did not get nominated for the Oscar. The transition in Joker were amazing so I would be quite happy if it won.
Best Costume Design: 👍
As far as the Best Costume category Joker is definitely a front runner since the Costumes were designed by 2 time Oscar winner Mark Bridges. It’s biggest competition in this category would probably be “Little Women” simply because Period Piece Dresses.
Best Makeup and Hair Design: 🤨
It is up in the air right now if Joker will win in this category. Current front runner is “Bombshell” after taking home the Critics Choice award and have Oscar winning Make Up artist Kazu Hiro on their side.
Best Original Score: ✅
Things are looking good for Joker composer Hildur Guðnadóttir as she has already taken home a Golden Globe and a Critics Choice Award this year.
Best Sound Mixing and Editing: ❌
Although the sound was strong, in categories such as these Car, Space and War movies have the advantage and since “1917”, “Ford vs Ferrari”, “Ad Astra” and “Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker” are in the mix I don’t believe Joker will win.
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