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“And the Oscar goes to…:” Our predictions for the 2024 Oscar Awards
The Oscars are right around the corner! The much-anticipated award ceremony is set to take place this Sunday, March 10th, live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. All eyes are fixed on Oppenheimer, the 2023 film depicting the life of the creator of the atomic bomb, while the omission of Barbie from the Best Director and Best Leading Actress categories is raising eyebrows.
Several notable Latino stars will be walking the red carpet alongside other nominees. Becky G will be performing “The Fire Inside” from Eva Longoria’s “Flamin’ Hot”, though she has not been nominated herself; that honor goes to the song’s writer, Diane Warren, in the category of Best Original Song.
Becky will not be the only Latina gracing the stage. Bad Bunny will take the mic, not to perform, but to present. The Puerto Rican singer was selected amongst other actors such as Chris Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate McKinnon, Rita Moreno, Catherine O’Hara, and Octavia Spencer, to present an award.
To prepare for Hollywood’s most important night of the year, here are some of our winner’s predictions.
LATV’s 2024 Oscar winner’s predictions
Best Picture: Oppenheimer
Nominees: “American Fiction,” “Anatomy of a Fall,” “Barbie,” “The Holdovers,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” “Oppenheimer,” “Past Lives,” “Poor Things,” and “The Zone of Interest.”
There is little doubt that “Oppenheimer” will be the big winner of the night. With a leading 13 nominations and sweeping previous awards shows, the film, which has earned over $950 million globally, has become a cultural phenomenon and a historically accurate portrayal of one of last century’s most tragic events. Not only will this award go to “Oppenheimer,” but this will be “Oppenheimer”’s night overall.
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Best Director: Christopher Nolan
Nominees: Justine Triet, “Anatomy of a Fall;” Martin Scorsese, “Killers of the Flower;” Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer;” Yorgos Lanthimos, “Poor Things” and Jonathan Glazer, “The Zone of Interest.”
Same as above. We are talking about the man behind the massive success that was “Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan. Not only is he an A-List director whose name alone is enough to sell movie tickets, but his ability to create a three-hour-long movie that had everyone on the edge of their seats, even though we already knew the outcome, makes him worthy of receiving this nomination. He’s got this in the bag.
Best Actor: Cillian Murphy
Nominees: Bradley Cooper, “Maestro;” Colman Domingo, “Rustin;” Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers;” Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer,” and Jeffrey Wright, “American Fiction.”
Let’s keep talking about “Oppenheimer”! Cillian Murphy, having already secured a SAG Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA, is the most likely to receive the trophy for his incredible performance and take home his first Oscar. But we’d also like to give a special shoutout to Colman Domingo, the Afro-Latino actor with Belizian and Guatemalan roots, who killed it in the leading role of the film “Rustin.”
Best Actress: Lily Gladstone
Nominees: Annette Bening, “Nyad;” Lily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon;” Sandra Hüller, “Anatomy of a Fall;” Carey Mulligan, “Maestro” and Emma Stone, “Poor Things.”
Lily Gladstone, who won the SAG award, made history by becoming the first Native actress to be nominated in the Best Actress category, and she is most likely to be the winner this year, not only for breaking stereotypes in the industry but for her stellar performance in Scorsese’s film.
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Best Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr.
Nominees: Sterling K. Brown, “American Fiction;” Robert De Niro, “Killers of the Flower Moon;” Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer;” Ryan Gosling, “Barbie,” and Mark Ruffalo, “Poor Things.”
Having been used to watching Robert Downey Jr. as the friendly and loving Iron Man for the past 15 years, it was quite a shock to see him in a serious, real-life, villain-ey role and in black and white. He already has won a Critics Choice award, a BAFTA, a SAG award, and a Golden Globe, so it seems obvious that he will also be taking home the coveted Oscar in this category.
Best Supporting Actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph
Nominees: Emily Blunt, “Oppenheimer;” Danielle Brooks, “The Color Purple;” America Ferrera, “Barbie;” Jodie Foster, “Nyad,” and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers.”
Having already won accolades from the Golden Globes to the Critics Choice Awards, BAFTA Awards, and SAG Awards, Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s victory is as inevitable as it is well-deserved. However, we need to give a special nod to our Latina powerhouse America Ferrera, not only for her heartwarming character but also for gifting us the best feminist speech in movie history.
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Best International Film: Society of the Snow
Nominees: “Io Capitano,” “Perfect Days,” “Society of the Snow,” “The Teachers’ Lounge,” and “The Zone of Interest.”
After winning 12 out of their 13 nominations in the Spanish Premios Goya and becoming the second most watched non-English speaking movie on Netflix in the entire world, “Society of the Snow” has become the most obvious pick. Spain’s nominee, featuring a predominantly Latino cast, resonates for its rawness as well as for its many heartwarming scenes, making it a hopeful contender for a Latino victory.
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