Gearing up for the Oscars...

Dropped by the Kodak Theater complex at Hollywood & Highland to pick,up my ticket to tomorrow night's Governor's Ball and decided to make an afternoon of it. I'm in the press room right now where all the winners are brought after their big moment. My seat is not as good as last year but there really aren't any bad seats in this room. I wanted to make sure my computer and Internet connection were in fine working order so this post is the test.

Earlier, I strolled down to the red carpet - which is completely covered in plastic - just to see what I could see. And there stood Antonio Sabato Jr. doing some kind of stand-up and boy, did he look dapper. Lots of both local and international news personalities doing little bits and it's kinda fun to watch as the clock gets closer to the big show! I ran into a reader of the blog and my newspaper column who I had never met but when she saw me she shouted: "I read you all the time!" I felt like one of the Beatles. I wonder if I should have an entourage now?

OK, before I get too delusional, I wanted to use this post to give you my predictions in the major categories along with who I think SHOULD win. Feel free to write in with yours!

BEST PICTURE: Will win: No Country for Old Men
Should win: Into the Wild (I know, not nominated, but damned well should have been)

BEST DIRECTOR: Will win: The Coen Brothers for "No Country."
Should win: Sean Penn for "Into the Wild" (see above)

BEST ACTOR: Will win: Daniel Day Lews for "There Will Be Blood."
Should win: Daniel Day Lewis for "Blood."

BEST ACTRESS: Will win: Julie Christie for "Away From Her."
Should win: Marion Cottillard for "La Vie en Rose."

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Will win: Javier Barden "No Country.
Should win: Javier Barden foir "No Country" or Hal Holbrook for "Into the Wild."

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Will win: Amy Ryan for "Gone Baby Gone"
Should win: Amy Ryan for "Gone Baby Gone"
* I am rooting for sentimental favorite Rby Dee who could pull an upset

ADAPTED SCREENPLAY: Will win: "No Country."
Should win: "Away From Her"

ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: Will win: "Juno"
Should win: "Juno."

ANIMATED FEATURE: Will win: "Ratatouille"
Should win: "Ratatouille"

I don't know enough about edting, sound effects etc to make an intelligent prediction!