The 94th Academy Awards of Motion Pictures is Sunday, March 27, 2022. The ceremony has changed formats many times over recent years in response to cultural, social and ratings issues. Cries are always many, “It’s too damn long; lose the hosts; bring back the hosts; show more clips; stop reminding us who died…” I was happy with the way it was and didn’t mind the length. However, I always want to see more diversity in the nominations and winners. Here are my picks.
Actor in a Leading Role: Will Smith, King Richard
Actor in a Supporting Role: Troy Kosher, CODA
Actress in a Leading Role: Penelope Cruz, Parallel Mothers
Actress in a Supporting Role: Ariana DeBose, West Side Story
Animated Feature Film: Encanto
Cinematography: Dune
Costume Design: Cruella
Directing: Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog
Documentary Feature: Sumer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could not be Televised)
Documentary Short Subject: Audible
Film Editing: Dune
International Feature Film: The Worst Person in the World
Makeup and Hairstyling: The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Original Score: Dune
Original Song: Billie Eilish No Time to Die from No Time to Die
Best Picture: CODA
Production Design: Dune
Animated Short Film: Robin Robin
Live Action Short Film: The Long Goodbye
Sound: Dune
Visual Effects: Dune
Adapted Screenplay: CODA
Original Screenplay: Belfast
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