My Oscar Nomination Predictions

Here are my guesses for the nominees in the major categories:


Best Picture
The Descendants
The Artist
Hugo
Midnight In Paris 
The Help
Moneyball
War Horse


Best Director
Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
Alexander Payne, The Descendants
Martin Scorsese, Hugo
Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
Steven Spielberg, War Horse


Best Actor in a Leading Role
George Clooney, The Descendants
Brad Pitt, Moneyball
Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Leonardo DiCaprio, J Edgar
Michael Fassbender, Shame
*Although I don't believe he will be nominated, I would love to see Gary Oldman (Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy) receive his long-overdue first Oscar nomination.


Best Actress in a Leading Role
Viola Davis, The Help
Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk About Kevin
Michelle Williams, My Week With Marilyn 
Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs


Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Jessica Chastain, The Help
Janet McTeer, Albert Nobbs
Octavia Spencer, The Help
Berenice Bejo, The Artist
Shailene Woodley, The Descendants


Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Christopher Plummer, Beginners
Albert Brooks, Drive
Kenneth Branagh, My Week with Marilyn
Jonah Hill, Moneyball
Nick Nolte, Warrior