Search
OSCAR PHOTO
Picture of Derrick Dunn

Derrick Dunn

Derrick’s 2020 Oscar Picks

Best Picture

Nominees:

  • “Ford v Ferrari”
  • “The Irishman”
  • “Jojo Rabbit”
  • “Joker”
  • “Little Women”
  • “Marriage Story”
  • “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood”
  • “Parasite”
  • “1917”

The race for best picture is going to be one of the toughest categories to call, as each of the films nominated was met with merit by audiences and critics alike.  Initially I had this being a battle between Marriage Story and 1917. In recent weeks though, Parasite slowly crept in.  Going off the technical achievements and the historical elements my mom is one 1917.  However Parasite could win an upset.

Best Director

Nominees:

  • Sam Mendes, “1917”
  • Martin Scorsese, “The Irishman”
  • Todd Phillips, “Joker”
  • Quentin Tarantino, “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood”
  • Bong Joon Ho, “Parasite

Best Director is another strong race with all five directors worthy of the nomination.   Sam Mendes, Martin Scorsese, and Quentin Tarantino are all returning nominees while Todd Philips and Bong Joon Ho are first-timers.

  • Will Win –Sam Mendes
  • Should Win –Sam Mendes
  • Director Who Deserved a Nomination – Trey Edward Shults for Waves

Best Actor

Nominees:

  • Joaquin Phoenix, “Joker”
  • Antonio Banderas, “Pain and Glory”
  • Leonardo DiCaprio, “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood”
  • Adam Driver, “Marriage Story”
  • Jonathan Pryce, “The Two Popes”

2020’s Best Actor race is clearly the year of Joaquin Phoenix. After viewing Marriage Story, I thought Adam Driver might perform an upset. However, Phoenix is long overdue for a win.

Best Actress

Nominees:

Similar to Best Actor, this isn’t that strong of a race.  Renée Zellweger became Judy Garland and the Academy loves a film centered on Hollywood. 

  • Will Win –Renée Zellweger
  • Should Win –Scarlett Johansson
  • Actress Who Deserved a Nomination – Jodie Turner-Smith for Queen & Slim

Best Supporting Actor

Nominees:

Next to Best Picture, this is the toughest category to call. From the moment we saw a promotional photo of Tom Hanks dressed as Fred Rogers, the assumption was he would win an Oscar.  However, this past summer, Brad Pitt made some serious noise with his performance as stunt man in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Since his breakthrough in 1991, Pitt has yet to receive an acting Oscar, so he’s well overdue.

  • Will Win –Brad Pitt
  • Should Win –Brad Pitt
  • Actors Who Deserved a Nomination – 

    Sterling K. Brown for Waves, Jamie Foxx, and Rob Morgan for Just Mercy.

Best Supporting Actress

Nominees:

  • Laura Dern, “Marriage Story”
  • Kathy Bates, “Richard Jewell”
  • Scarlett Johansson, “Jojo Rabbit”
  • Florence Pugh, “Little Women”
  • Margot Robbie, “Bombshell”

Similar to Best Actress, this category is another no brainer. Portraying a tough as nails lawyer, Dern has no real competition.

  • Will Win –Laura Dern
  • Should Win –Laura Dern
  • An Actress Who Deserved a Nomination – Jennifer Lopez for Hustlers
Movie Clappers

More to explorer

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare mixes action and comedy

April 18, 2024

Acclaimed director Guy Ritchie continues churning content as his latest film, “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” from Lionsgate, hits theaters. Ritchie, along with Paul Tamasy, Eric Johnson, and Arash Amel, co-writes the screenplay, which is an adaptation of Damien Lewis’ book “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: How Churchill’s Secret Warriors Set Europe Ablaze and Gave Birth to Modern Black Ops.”

The Upshaws return for an engaging fifth season

April 18, 2024

Season 5 of Netflix’s “The Upshaws” has arrived, welcoming back the patriarch, Bennie Upshaw (played by Mike Epps), and his family as they navigate life in the Hoosier state. The series continues to follow the lives of a Black working-class family living in Indianapolis. Bennie is a charming and well-intentioned mechanic who wants to provide for his family. Still, his tendency to overthink the simplest of situations and chaos often leads to humorous situations. The Upshaw family includes Bennie’s wife Regina (played by Kim Fields), their two young daughters Aaliyah (portrayed by Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins) and Maya (played by Journey Christine), and their firstborn son Bernard (played by Jermelle Simon). Also living with them is Kelvin (Diamond Lyons), Bennie’s son, from another woman (Gabrielle Dennis).

Sunset Sasquatch is a quirky family dramedy

April 17, 2024

The Zellner brothers have created a new film named “Sasquatch Sunset,” which explores the world of Sasquatches. The film is produced by Bleeker Street and is set in North America’s misty forests. It follows the journey of a family of Sasquatches – Riley Keough, Jesse Eisenberg, Christophe Zajac-Denek, and Nathan Zellner – possibly the last of their kind. Over one year, they embark on an absurd, epic, hilarious, and ultimately poignant journey, fighting for survival as they collide with the ever-changing world. These hairy and noble giants will make you laugh, cry, and root for their survival as they adjust to the changing world.

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn

1 thought on “Derrick’s 2020 Oscar Picks”

Comments are closed.

ABOUT US

Reviews And Dunn is a unique blog showcasing all things cinema, music & theater.

MENU

SOCIAL

Instagram Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Dribbble

© Copyright Reviews & Dunn. All rights reserved

website designed by Red Robin Digital designers 

▲