I’ve watched all the Oscars contenders – which films will be the big winners… and who really SHOULD take the top gongs

A HOST of British talent is up for Oscar glory - but look likely to stay in their seats when the names are pulled out of the envelopes.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today selected their nominations for the biggest award night in the movie industry.

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Among the hopefuls are home grown talents Ralph Fiennes, who is up for the Papal drama Conclave, and Felicity Jones, who is in the running for The Brutalist.

But they are both long odds with bookmakers to get their hands on the golden statuette on March 2.

Here our film critic Grant Rollings gives his verdict on who will win and who he thinks should win at this year’s ceremony.

Best Picture

Will win: Emilia Perez

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With a record 13 nominations this musical is going to oust The Brutalist as the favourite to win.

Should win: The Brutalist

This hard-hitting epic will be considered a classic long after the awards have been handed out.

Best Actor

Will win: Adrien Brody - The Brutalist

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Should win: Adrien Brody - The Brutalist

No actor has ever wept with joy with such conviction as Brody in The Brutalist.

Best Actress

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Will Win: Demi Moore - The Substance

The Ghost star is brilliant in The Substance and Academy voters love a comeback story.

Should win: Mikey Madison - Anora

It’s probably too early for an Oscar for Mikey Madison, whose magnetic charisma drives this 21st century Pretty Woman along.

Best Supporting Actor

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Will win: Kieran Culkin - A Real Pain

The bookies have Macaulay Culkin’s brother Kieran nailed on to win for this comedy drama. 

Should win: Jeremy Strong - The Apprentice

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Best Supporting Actress

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Will win:  Zoe Saldana - Emilia Perez

Arguably, Saldana is the lead in Emilia Perez, dominating the musical with her presence from the start. 

Should win: Zoe Saldana - Emilia Perez

A great actress and a worthy Oscar winner.

Best Director

Will win: Brady Corbet - The Brutalist

Since picking up the Golden Globe, Corbet has been battered by allegations he used AI, but should survive the controversy.

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Should win: Brady Corbet

The Brutalist is a feast of visual artistry and the cast are all on top form.

Oscar winners 2024

Best picture  Oppenheimer

Best actress Emma Stone - Poor Things

Best actor Cillian Murphy - Oppenheimer

Best supporting actress Da'Vine Joy Randolph - The Holdovers

Best supporting actor Robert Downey Jr – Oppenheimer

Best director Oppenheimer - Christopher Nolan

Best original song What Was I Made For? - Barbie (Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell)

Best original score Oppenheimer

Best adapted screenplay American Fiction

Best original screenplay Anatomy of a Fall