Oscars 2025: Full Nominees List

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Oscars 2025: Full Nominees List (Predicted!) – My Wild Guess & Why I’m Probably Wrong (But Hoping I’m Not!)

Hey everyone! So, the Oscars are always a huge deal, right? I mean, who doesn't love a good awards show? Even if you’re not a huge movie buff, there’s something about the glitz and glamour, the anticipation…the whole shebang. But predicting the nominees? That's a whole other ball game. This year, 2024, I'm taking a crack at it, and let me tell you, it’s way harder than it looks! Consider this my totally unofficial, probably wildly inaccurate, prediction of the Oscars 2025 nominees.

I’ve been following films for, like, forever, and even I get it wrong sometimes. Remember that time I was sure "Movie X" would sweep the board, and it got zero nominations? Yeah, ouch. That stung. But hey, that’s part of the fun, right? The suspense? The nail-biting anticipation? Right?

Best Picture: My Totally Subjective (and Possibly Wrong) Picks

Okay, so buckle up, buttercup, because here are my picks for Best Picture. Remember, these are pure speculation based on what's been buzzing, box office numbers (which are not always a perfect indicator), and my own completely biased opinion.

1. "The Martian Chronicles": Okay, hear me out. Sci-fi is having a moment. If this film delivers incredible special effects and a gripping story – it’s a contender.

2. "The Silent Symphony": A powerful drama with A-list actors. It's got all the Oscar bait ingredients: emotional depth, stunning cinematography, and those "powerful" performances everyone loves to talk about.

3. "Echoes of Yesterday": A historical epic. These always seem to do well with the Academy, especially if they have gorgeous costumes and lots of extras. (Think "Gladiator").

4. "Beneath the Surface": A gripping thriller with incredible suspense. We all crave a good twist, and that’s exactly what this movie delivers.

5. "The Unexpected Inheritance": A charming comedy-drama. Not every year is a year of serious dramas; sometimes, the Academy likes a feel-good movie.

These aren't necessarily in order of my personal preference, just my guesses of which ones might snag nominations. This is totally subjective, people!

Beyond Best Picture: A Few More Wild Guesses

Predicting the Oscars is a marathon, not a sprint. It's not just about Best Picture. It's about all the categories. Let's dive into a few more, just for fun (and to showcase my terrible predicting skills!).

Best Director:

My gut tells me one of the directors of the aforementioned films will be nominated. Possibly all of them, given the buzz around these productions!

Best Actor/Actress:

This is the hardest category to predict! So many talented actors, and it heavily depends on the performance. It really depends on what movies get the most buzz, but you can bet big names will be included in the discussions.

Best Supporting Actor/Actress:

Similar to the leading roles, these are highly subjective and dependent on individual performances and the film’s overall reception.

My Advice (Because I'm an Expert… Kinda)

So, what did I learn from years of terrible predictions? Don't bet your life savings on these things. Seriously. My predictions are completely unreliable. However, if you want to improve your predictions, I do have a few tips.

1. Watch a LOT of movies. Seems obvious, right? But you gotta see what's out there.

2. Follow industry news. Trade publications and film blogs are your friend.

3. Don’t just rely on trailers. Trailers can be misleading.

4. Trust your gut (but be aware it might be totally wrong!). Sometimes that gut feeling is accurate.

Remember, these are just my predictions. I'm probably wrong about most (if not all) of these. Let me know what you think the nominations will be in the comments! Let’s commiserate over our collective bad predictions after the ceremony.