2017 Academy Awards Full List Final Prediction and Will/Should Win Plus Deliberations (For Some Awards)

This year can be full of surprises, so please stay tune for the Academy Awards on 27 February!! Here are my final predictions.

BEST PICTURE
Arrival
Fences
Hacksaw Ridge
Hell or High Water
Hidden Figures
La La Land
Lion
Manchester by the Sea
Moonlight
Will Win: La La Land
Could Win: Moonlight
Should Win: La La Land
Personal Favorite: Arrival
Deliberation: La La Land is getting all the love from everybody right now due to the genre and mainly its songs. Frankly the directing and techniques used in this movie are very exceptional and there should be no competition here. Moonlight can win it again due to the complaints for discrimination for black people last year. Arrival is also possible for the only Sci-Fi (sort of) representative although there was not any history for a Sci-Fi film to win here. Out of the eight nominees this year, I have watched seven of them (not including Fences and Hell or High Water).

BEST ACTOR IN LEADING ROLE
Casey Affleck, Manchester by the Sea
Andrew Garfield, Hacksaw Ridge
Ryan Gosling, La La Land
Viggo Mortensen, Captain Fantastic
Denzel Washington, Fences
Will Win: Casey Affleck, Manchester by the Sea
Could Win: Denzel Washington, Fences
Should Win: Casey Affleck, Manchester by the Sea
Personal Favorite: Casey Affleck, Manchester by the Sea
Deliberation: Casey Affleck gets the love from critics and Denzel Washington wins the votes from the industry. Suddenly it becomes a neck-to-neck race between the two. It is hard to make the call right now. Viggo Mortensen shows his acting skills in the movie and it is gladly to be complimented. Out of the five nominees, I have watched four of their performances (not including Denzel Washington).

BEST ACTRESS IN LEADING ROLE
Isabelle Huppert, Elle
Ruth Negga, Loving
Natalie Portman, Jackie
Emma Stone, La La Land
Meryl Streep, Florence Foster Jenkins
Will Win: Emma Stone, La La Land
Could Win: Isabelle Huppert, Elle
Should Win: Isabelle Huppert, Elle
Personal Favorite: Emma Stone, La La Land
Deliberation: Emma Stone can continue her buzz with the picture until the ceremony. She will probably win her first Oscar home. Isabelle Huppert is her biggest threat since there are not any direct competitions between them in other award ceremonies. Natalie Portman is a dark horse for this award for her portrayal of the former First Lady. It is happy to see Meryl Streep is on the list for her 20th nomination. Out of the five nominees, I have watched four of their performances (not including Ruth Negga).

BEST ACTOR IN SUPPORTING ROLE
Mahershala Ali, Moonlight
Jeff Bridges, Hell or High Water
Lucas Hedges, Manchester by the Sea
Dev Patel, Lion
Michael Shannon, Nocturnal Animals
Will Win: Mahershala Ali, Moonlight
Could Win: Dev Patel, Lion
Should Win: Mahershala Ali, Moonlight
Personal Favorite: Dev Patel, Lion
Deliberation: Mahershala Ali is the spotlight of the movie. His body of work in 2016 is widely appreciated by the industry and critics. The Oscar is in his pocket indeed. A show-up for Michael Shannon can mean something especially there are strong contenders in this category competing for nominations. Lucas Hedges and Dev Patel show us how young talents can perform alongside professional and experienced actors. Out of the five nominees, I have watched three of their performance (not including Jeff Bridges and Michael Shannon).

BEST ACTRESS IN SUPPORTING ROLE
Viola Davis, Fences
Naomie Harris, Moonlight
Nicole Kidman, Lion
Octavia Spencer, Hidden Figures
Michelle Williams, Manchester by the Sea
Will Win: Viola Davis, Fences
Could Win: Michelle Williams, Manchester by the Sea
Should Win: Viola Davis, Fences
Personal Favorite: Naomie Harris, Moonlight
Deliberation: Viola Davis is a sure bet in this category especially her last snub for The Help. I believe that she will earn Best Actress one day some time in the future. She is always a stunning actress in dramatic movies. Michelle Williams may have some buzz due to her overdue status. Nicole Kidman has an excellent performance too. Out of the five nominees, I have watched four of their performances (not including Viola Davis).

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
Kubo and the Two Strings
Moana
My Life as a Zucchini
The Red Turtle
Zootopia
Will Win: Zootopia
Could Win: Kubo and the Two Strings
Should Win: Zootopia
Personal Favorite: Kubo and the Two Strings
Deliberation: Disney continues to dominate in this category. Zootopia should be an easy win here without a keen competition. Kubo and the Two Strings may surprise us with the love of Academy but this is not very possible to happen. This year is a break for Japanese animation because GKIDS acquired my Life as a Zucchini. Out of the five nominees, I have watched two of them (not including Kubo and the Two Strings, My Life as a Zucchini and The Red Turtle).

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Bradford Young, Arrival
Linus Sandgren, La La Land
Greig Fraser, Lion
James Laxton, Moonlight
Rodrigo Prieto, Silence
Will Win: Linus Sandgren, La La Land
Could Win: Greig Fraser, Lion
Should Win: Linus Sandgren, La La Land
Personal Favorite: Linus Sandgren, La La Land

BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Joanna Johnston, Allied
Colleen Atwood, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Consolata Boyle, Florence Foster Jenkins
Madeline Fontaine, Jackie
Mary Zophres, La La Land
Will Win: Madeline Fontaine, Jackie
Could Win: Mary Zophres, La La Land
Should Win: Madeline Fontaine, Jackie
Personal Favorite: Madeline Fontaine, Jackie

BEST DIRECTING
Denis Villeneuve, Arrival
Mel Gibson, Hacksaw Ridge
Damien Chazelle, La La Land
Kenneth Lonergan, Manchester by the Sea
Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
Will Win: Damien Chazelle, La La Land
Could Win: Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
Should Win: Damien Chazelle, La La Land
Personal Favorite: Denis Villeneuve, Arrival
Deliberation: Damien Chazelle made a history with his movie. Even though some audience may not find the movie very intriguing, his effort deserves to be recognized as we can see that there are so many sophisticated techniques used in the film. The direction of Denis Villeneuve is very mature and innovative. He takes a lot risks in the presentation of the theme of the movie and he succeeds to capture the hearts of the audience. Barry Jenkins can pop up if the voters focus on the inequality of the award last year. Out of the five nominees, I have watched all of their performances.

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Fire at Sea
I Am Not Your Negro
Life, Animated
O.J.: Made in America
13th
Will Win: O.J.: Made in America
Could Win: 13th
Should Win: O.J.: Made in America
Personal Favorite: Life, Animated

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT
Extremis
4.1 Miles
Joe's Violin
Watani: My Homeland
The White Helmets
Will Win: The White Helmets
Could Win: Extremis
Should Win: Watani: My Homeland
Personal Favorite: Watani: My Homeland

BEST FILM EDITING
Joe Walker, Arrival
John Gilbert, Hacksaw Ridge
Jake Roberts, Hell or High Water
Tom Cross, La La Land
Nat Sanders and Joi McMillon, Moonlight
Will Win: Tom Cross, La La Land
Could Win: Joe Walker, Arrival
Should Win: Joe Walker, Arrival
Personal Favorite: Joe Walker, Arrival

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
Land of Mine (Denmark)
A Man Called Ove (Sweden)
The Salesman (Iran)
Tanna (Australia)
Toni Erdmann (Germany)
Will Win: Toni Erdmann (Germany)
Could Win: The Salesman (Iran)
Should Win: Toni Erdmann (Germany)
Personal Favorite: Land of Mine (Denmark)

BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING
Eva von Bahr and Love Larson, A Man Called Ove
Joel Harlow and Richard Alonzo, Star Trek Beyond
Alessandro Bertolazzi, Giorgio Gregorini and Christopher Nelson, Suicide Squad
Will Win: Joel Harlow and Richard Alonzo, Star Trek Beyond
Could Win: Eva von Bahr and Love Larson, A Man Called Ove
Should Win: Joel Harlow and Richard Alonzo, Star Trek Beyond
Personal Favorite: Alessandro Bertolazzi, Giorgio Gregorini and Christopher Nelson, Suicide Squad

BEST MUSIC, ORIGINAL SCORE
Mica Levi, Jackie
Justin Hurwitz, La La Land
Dustin O'Halloran and Hauschka, Lion
Nicholas Britell, Moonlight
Thomas Newman, Passengers
Will Win: Justin Hurwitz, La La Land
Could Win: Nicholas Britell, Moonlight
Should Win: Justin Hurwitz, La La Land
Personal Favorite: Justin Hurwitz, La La Land

BEST MUSIC, ORIGINAL SONG
"Audition (The Fools Who Dream)", Music by Justin Hurwitz; Lyric by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, La La Land
"Can't Stop the Feeling", Music and Lyric by Justin Timberlake, Max Martin and Karl Johan Schuster, Trolls
"City of Stars", Music by Justin Hurwitz; Lyric by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, La La Land
"The Empty Chair", Music and Lyric by J. Ralph and Sting, Jim: The James Foley Story
"How Far I'll Go", Music and Lyric by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Moana
Will Win: "City of Stars", Music by Justin Hurwitz; Lyric by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, La La Land
Could Win: "How Far I'll Go", Music and Lyric by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Moana
Should Win: "Audition (The Fools Who Dream)", Music by Justin Hurwitz; Lyric by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, La La Land
Personal Favorite: "Audition (The Fools Who Dream)", Music by Justin Hurwitz; Lyric by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, La La Land

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
Patrice Vermette (Production Design); Paul Hotte (Set Decoration), Arrival
Stuart Craig (Production Design); Anna Pinnock (Set Decoration), Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Jess Gonchor (Production Design); Nancy Haigh (Set Decoration), Hail, Caesar!
David Wasco (Production Design); Sandy Reynolds-Wasco (Set Decoration), La La Land
Guy Hendrix Dyas (Production Design); Gene Serdena (Set Decoration), Passengers
Will Win: David Wasco (Production Design); Sandy Reynolds-Wasco (Set Decoration), La La Land
Could Win: Patrice Vermette (Production Design); Paul Hotte (Set Decoration), Arrival
Should Win: Patrice Vermette (Production Design); Paul Hotte (Set Decoration), Arrival
Personal Favorite: David Wasco (Production Design); Sandy Reynolds-Wasco (Set Decoration), La La Land

BEST SHORT FILM - ANIMATED
Blind Vaysha
Borrowed Time
Pear Cider and Cigarettes
Pearl
Piper
Will Win: Piper
Could Win: Borrowed Time
Should Win: Borrowed Time
Personal Favorite: Borrowed Time

BEST SHORT FILM - LIVE ACTION
Ennemis Intérieurs
La Femme et le TGV
Silent Nights
Sing
Timecode
Will Win: Silent Nights
Could Win: Ennemis Intérieurs
Should Win: Sing
Personal Favorite: Timecode

BEST SOUND EDITING
Sylvain Bellemare, Arrival
Wylie Stateman and Renée Tondelli, Deepwater Horizon
Robert Mackenzie and Andy Wright, Hacksaw Ridge
Ai-Ling Lee and Mildred Iatrou Morgan, La La Land
Alan Robert Murray and Bub Asman, Sully
Will Win: Robert Mackenzie and Andy Wright, Hacksaw Ridge
Could Win: Ai-Ling Lee and Mildred Iatrou Morgan, La La Land
Should Win: Robert Mackenzie and Andy Wright, Hacksaw Ridge
Personal Favorite: Sylvain Bellemare, Arrival

BEST SOUND MIXING
Bernard Gariépy Strobl and Claude La Haye, Arrival
Kevin O'Connell, Andy Wright, Robert Mackenzie and Peter Grace, Hacksaw Ridge
Andy Nelson, Ai-Ling Lee and Steve A. Morrow, La La Land
David Parker, Christopher Scarabosio and Stuart Wilson, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Gary Summers, Jeffrey J. Haboush and Mac Ruth, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
Will Win: Andy Nelson, Ai-Ling Lee and Steve A. Morrow, La La Land
Could Win: Bernard Gariépy Strobl and Claude La Haye, Arrival
Should Win: Andy Nelson, Ai-Ling Lee and Steve A. Morrow, La La Land
Personal Favorite: Andy Nelson, Ai-Ling Lee and Steve A. Morrow, La La Land

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Craig Hammack, Jason Snell, Jason Billington and Burt Dalton, Deepwater Horizon
Stephane Ceretti, Richard Bluff, Vincent Cirelli and Paul Corbould, Doctor Strange
Robert Legato, Adam Valdez, Andrew R. Jones and Dan Lemmon, The Jungle Book
Steve Emerson, Oliver Jones, Brian McLean and Brad Schiff, Kubo and the Two Strings
John Knoll, Mohen Leo, Hal Hickel and Neil Corbould, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Will Win: Robert Legato, Adam Valdez, Andrew R. Jones and Dan Lemmon, The Jungle Book
Could Win: Steve Emerson, Oliver Jones, Brian McLean and Brad Schiff, Kubo and the Two Strings
Should Win: Robert Legato, Adam Valdez, Andrew R. Jones and Dan Lemmon, The Jungle Book
Personal Favorite: Stephane Ceretti, Richard Bluff, Vincent Cirelli and Paul Corbould, Doctor Strange

BEST WRITING, ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
Eric Heisserer, Arrival
August Wilson, Fences
Allison Schroeder and Theodore Melfi, Hidden Figures
Luke Davies, Lion
Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
Will Win: Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
Could Win: Luke Davies, Lion
Should Win: Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
Personal Favorite: Eric Heisserer, Arrival

BEST WRITING, ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Taylor Sheridan, Hell or High Water
Damien Chazelle, La La Land
Yorgos Lanthimos and Efthimis Filippou, The Lobster
Kenneth Lonergan, Manchester by the Sea
Mike Mills, 20th Century Women
Will Win: Damien Chazelle, La La Land
Could Win: Kenneth Lonergan, Manchester by the Sea
Should Win: Kenneth Lonergan, Manchester by the Sea
Personal Favorite: Kenneth Lonergan, Manchester by the Sea