The Oscars 2010 Betting Odds

This Sunday I’ll be brushing down my tuxedo and glossing up those bashed in winkle picker shoes I bought back in the early 90′s for a grand night in front of the TV to watch The 2010 Oscars ceremony.

Considering myself to be an aveage film buff type (hey, if Johnathon Ross can get away with it, then so can I) I’d thought I’d share my views on who’ll pick up the “golden nuddy man bling” for all you Oscar 2010 betting punters.

Best Picture
It looks a three horse race between The Hurt Locker, Avatar and Inglorious. With many American soldiers still based in Iraq it’s no wonder this film pack a powerful punch with the audience. The Hurt Locker did really well at the 2010 Bafta Awards and I expect it to carry-on winning at the 2010 Oscars.

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Best Director
I’m going to throw a swerve ball here and go against the bookies favourite, Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker) and opt instead for Quentin Tarantino (Inglorious). Reason is, Tarantino tells a story like no-one else can, and it is about time those in Hollywood gave this talented yet obscure Director some credit. If Tarantino doesn’t get it then James Cameron should.

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Best Actor
Unlike Hollywood, but strong favourite Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart) doesn’t even have his film in the Best Picture category. Bridges plays a washed-up, alcholic country singer who gets one last chance to do things right. George Clooney (Up in the Air) is another stong contender, playing a frequent flyer character who travels all around America as part of his job : firing people. It is basically a road trip story set in the skies.

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Best Actress
I can’t see past Sandra Bullock, frankly. Of course, Meryl Streep is a strong contender, but isn’t she always (Streep has 16 Oscar nominations). English hopes lay with Carey Mulligan, talented actress as she is, I feel Bullock has this one stitched up.

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