Although the Academy Awards are over two months away, everyone is already trying to predict nominations. The nominees for the 2016 Golden Globes have been announced, which could help clue in who will be in the running for an Oscar. Predicting Academy Award nominations has always been a tricky task, and this year is no different. Variety has stated this year’s Oscar season is a “hot mess,” so your guess is as good as mine. But if I had to pick now, here's who I would choose.
Best Supporting Actress:
Kate Winslet, “Steve Jobs”
Alicia Vikander, “The Danish Girl”
Rooney Mara, “Carol”
Jane Fonda, “Youth”
Rachel McAdams, “Spotlight”
Other Contenders: Jennifer Jason Leigh, “The Hateful Eight”; Helen Mirren, “Trumbo”
Best Supporting Actor:
Mark Rylance, “Bridge of Spies”
Idris Elba, “Beasts of No Nation”
Christian Bale, “The Big Short”
Michael Shannon, “99 Homes”
Jacob Tremblay, “Room”
Other Contenders: Sylvester Stallone, “Creed”
Best Actress:
Brie Larson, “Room”
Cate Blanchett, “Carol”
Jennifer Lawrence, “Joy”
Charlotte Rampling, “45 Years”
Saoirse Ronan, “Brooklyn”
Best Actor:
Leonardo DiCaprio, “The Revenant”
Michael Fassbender, “Steve Jobs”
Eddie Redmayne, “The Danish Girl”
Bryan Cranston, “Trumbo”
Will Smith, “Concussion”
Other Contenders: Johnny Depp, “Black Mass”; Matt Damon, “The Martian”
Best Director:
Tom McCarthy, “Spotlight”
Ridley Scott, “The Martian”
Todd Hayes, “Carol”
Alejandro G. Iñárritu, “The Revenant”
George Miller, “Mad Max: Fury Road”
Other Contenders: Steven Spielberg, "Bridge of Spies"; Adam McKay, “The Big Short”; Lenny Abrahamson, Room
Best Picture:
“Spotlight”
“The Big Short”
“The Martian”
“Mad Max: Fury Road”
“Carol”
“Room”
“Brooklyn”
“The Revenant”
“Bridge of Spies”
“Straight Outta Compton”
Other Contenders: “The Hateful Eight,” “Inside Out,” “Trumbo”
These are my best guesses as to who will be nominated come February, but it's still early in awards season, so anything can happen.
