Fellow film blogger Shane Slater from Film Actually is hosting a contest in honor of the upcoming Oscars. The cemented nominations will be announced tomorrow, so for the contest we were asked to make our predictions beforehand. Let’s see how Jess, Lindsay & Nick do this year.


FTS' 2016 Oscar Predictions

Check out Jess, Nick and Lindsay’s predictions for this year’s Oscar nominations.
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JESS' PICKSLINDS' PICKSNICK'S PICKS
BEST
PICTURE
The Big ShortThe Big ShortThe Big Short
Bridge of SpiesBridge of SpiesCarol
CarolBrooklynMad Max: Fury Road
Mad Max: Fury RoadCarolThe Martian
The MartianMad Max: Fury RoadThe Revenant
The RevenantThe MartianRoom
SpotlightSpotlightSpotlight
The Revenant
BEST
DIRECTOR
George Miller, Mad Max: Fury RoadAdam McKay, The Big Short
Adam McKay, The Big Short
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, The RevenantAlejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, The RevenantAlejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, The Revenant
Ridley Scott, The MartianRidley Scott, The MartianRidley Scott, The Martian
Todd Haynes, CarolTodd Haynes, CarolGeorge Miller, Mad Max: Fury Road
Tom McCarthy, SpotlightTom McCarthy, SpotlightTom McCarthy, Spotlight
BEST
ACTOR
Micheal Cane, YouthBryan Cranston, TrumboSteve Carrell, The Big Short
Eddie Redmayne, The Danish GirlEddie Redmayne, The Danish GirlEddie Redmayne, The Danish Girl
Leonardo DiCaprio, The RevenantLeonardo DiCaprio, The RevenantLeonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant
Matt Damon, The MartianMatt Damon, The MartianMatt Damon, The Martian
Michael Fassbender, Steve JobsMichael Fassbender, Steve JobsMichael Fassbender, Steve Jobs
BEST
ACTRESS
Brie Larson, RoomBrie Larson, RoomBrie Larson, Room
Cate Blanchett, CarolCate Blanchett, CarolCate Blanchett, Carol
Charlotte Rampling, 45 YearsCharlotte Rampling, 45 YearsEmily Blunt, Sicario
Alicia Vikander, The Danish GirlJennifer Lawrence, Joy Jennifer Lawrence, Joy
Saoirse Ronan, BrooklynSaoirse Ronan, BrooklynSaoirse Ronan, Brooklyn
BEST
SUPPORTING
ACTOR
Mark Rylance, Bridge of SpiesChristian Bale, The Big ShortChristian Bale, The Big Short
Idris Ilba, Beasts of No NationJacob Tremblay, RoomIdris Ilba, Beasts of No Nation
Mark Ruffalo, SpotlightMark Ruffalo, SpotlightMark Ruffalo, Spotlight
Sylvester Stallone, CreedSylvester Stallone, CreedSylvester Stallone, Creed
Tom Hardy, The RevenantTom Hardy, The RevenantTom Hardy, The Revenant
BEST
SUPPORTING
ACTRESS
Helen Mirren, TrumboAlicia Vikander, The Danish GirlAlicia Vikander, Ex Machina
Rachel McAdams, SpotlightJane Fonda, YouthJane Fonda, Youth
Jennifer Jason Leigh, The Hateful Eight Jennifer Jason Leigh, The Hateful Eight Jennifer Jason Leigh, The Hateful Eight
Kate Winslet, Steve JobsKate Winslet, Steve JobsKate Winslet, Steve Jobs
Rooney Mara, CarolRooney Mara, CarolRooney Mara, Carol
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JESS' PICKSLINDS' PICKSNICK'S PICKS
BEST
EDITING
Steve JobsSteve JobsSteve Jobs
SpotlightBridge of SpiesThe Big Short
Mad Max: Fury RoadMad Max: Fury RoadMad Max: Fury Road
The MartianThe MartianThe Martian
The RevenantThe RevenantThe Revenant
BEST
ORIGINAL
SCREENPLAY
Matt Charman, Joel & Ethan Coen Bridge of SpiesMatt Charman, Joel & Ethan Coen Bridge of SpiesSean S. Baker, Chris Bergoch Tangerine
Quentin Tarantino The Hateful EightQuentin Tarantino The Hateful EightQuentin Tarantino The Hateful Eight
Alex Garland, Ex MachinaPete Docter, Meg LeFauve, Josh Cooley Inside Out Pete Docter, Meg LeFauve, Josh Cooley Inside Out
Taylor Sheridan SicarioTaylor Sheridan SicarioAlex Garland, Ex Machina
Tom McCarthy and Josh Singer SpotlightTom McCarthy and Josh Singer SpotlightTom McCarthy and Josh Singer Spotlight
BEST
ADAPTED
SCREENPLAY
Adam McKay and Charles Randolph The Big ShortAdam McKay and Charles Randolph The Big ShortAdam McKay and Charles Randolph The Big Short
Nick Hornby BrooklynNick Hornby BrooklynNick Hornby Brooklyn
Drew Goddard The MartianDrew Goddard The MartianPhyllis Nagy Carol
Emma Donoghue RoomEmma Donoghue RoomEmma Donoghue Room
Aaron Sorkin Steve JobsAaron Sorkin Steve JobsAaron Sorkin Steve Jobs
BEST
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Carol (Ed Lachman)Carol (Ed Lachman)Carol (Ed Lachman)
The Hateful Eight (Robert Richardson) The Hateful Eight (Robert Richardson) The Hateful Eight (Robert Richardson)
Mad Max: Fury Road (John Seale)Mad Max: Fury Road (John Seale)Mad Max: Fury Road (John Seale)
The Revenant (Emmanuel Lubezki)The Revenant (Emmanuel Lubezki)The Revenant (Emmanuel Lubezki)
Sicario (Roger Deakins)Sicario (Roger Deakins)Sicario (Roger Deakins)
JESS' PICKSLINDS' PICKSNICK'S PICKS
BEST
FOREIGN
LANGUAGE
FILM
Mustang (France)Mustang (France)Mustang (France)
Son of Saul (Hungary)Son of Saul (Hungary)Son of Saul (Hungary)
Embrace of the Serpent(Colombia)The Fencer (Finland)The Fencer (Finland)
The Brand New Testament (Belgium)Viva (Ireland)The Brand New Testament (Belgium)
Labyrinth of Lies(Germany)A War (Denmark) A War (Denmark)
BEST
DOCUMENTARY
FEATURE
Amy Amy Winter on Fire
He Named Me MalalaHe Named Me Malala
He Named Me Malala
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of BeliefGoing Clear: Scientology and the Prison of BeliefGoing Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
The Look of SilenceThe Look of SilenceThe Look of Silence
The Hunting GroundWhat Happened, Miss Simone? What Happened, Miss Simone?
BEST
ANIMATED
FEATURE
AnomalisaAnomalisaAnomalisa
The Good DinosaurThe Good DinosaurThe Good Dinosaur
Inside OutInside OutInside Out
The Peanuts MovieThe Peanuts MovieThe Peanuts Movie
Shaun the SheepShaun the SheepShaun the Sheep
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JESS' PICKSLINDS' PICKSNICK'S PICKS
BEST
COSTUME
DESIGN
CarolCarolCarol
BrooklynCinderellaBrooklyn
Mad Max: Fury RoadMad Max: Fury RoadMad Max: Fury Road
CinderellaCrimson PeakCrimson Peak
The Danish GirlThe Danish GirlThe Danish Girl
BEST
PRODUCTION
DESIGN
CarolCarolCarol
Mad Max: Fury RoadMad Max: Fury RoadMad Max: Fury Road
CinderellaBridge of SpiesThe Danish Girl
The MartianThe Hateful EightThe Hateful Eight
Star Wars: The Force AwakensMacBethBridge of Spies
BEST
VISUAL
EFFECTS
Mad Max: Fury RoadMad Max: Fury RoadMad Max: Fury Road
Star Wars: The Force AwakensStar Wars: The Force AwakensStar Wars: The Force Awakens
Jurassic WorldJurassic WorldJurassic World
The MartianThe MartianThe Martian
The RevenantThe RevenantEx Machina
BEST
MAKEUP &
HAIRSTYLING
Mad Max: Fury RoadMad Max: Fury RoadMad Max: Fury Road
Black MassBlack MassBlack Mass
The RevenantThe RevenantThe Revenant
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JESS' PICKSLINDS' PICKSNICK'S PICKS
BEST
SOUND
MIXING
Mad Max: Fury RoadMad Max: Fury RoadMad Max: Fury Road
Star Wars: The Force AwakensStar Wars: The Force AwakensStar Wars: The Force Awakens
The MartianThe MartianThe Martian
The RevenantThe RevenantThe Revenant
Straight Outta ComptonJurassic WorldJurassic World
BEST
SOUND
EDITING
Mad Max: Fury RoadMad Max: Fury RoadMad Max: Fury Road
Star Wars: The Force AwakensStar Wars: The Force AwakensStar Wars: The Force Awakens
The MartianThe MartianThe Martian
The RevenantSpectreSpectre
SicarioJurassic WorldJurassic World
BEST
ORIGINAL
SCORE
Mad Max: Fury RoadSicarioSicario
CarolSteve JobsSteve Jobs
Bridge of Spies Bridge of SpiesBeasts of No Nation
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Star Wars: The Force AwakensSpotlight
The Hateful EightThe Hateful EightThe Hateful Eight
BEST
ORIGINAL
SONG
"Writings on the Wall" Spectre"Writings on the Wall" Spectre"Writings on the Wall" Spectre
"Simple Song 3" Youth"Simple Song 3" Youth"Simple Song 3" Youth
"None of Them Are You" Anomalisa"None of Them Are You" Anomalisa"None of Them Are You" Anomalisa
"Til It Happens to You, " The Hunting Grounds"Love Me Like You Do " Fifty Shade of Grey"Love Me Like You Do " Fifty Shade of Grey
"See You Again" Furious 7
"See You Again" Furious 7
"Flashlight" Pitch Perfect 2