Posted by Larry Gleeson

As we inch closer to the 97th Academy Awards, one can only guess who will be taking Oscar home. Here are my top picks leading into Sunday evening’s event.

My best guess for Best Picture is Anora

Best Actor Adrian Brody (The Brutalist)

Best Actress Demi Moore (The Substance) (Mikey Madison is my personal favorite- she’s just fun!)

Best Supporting Actress Ariana Grande (Wicked) (I love Isabella Rossellini –The Conclave)

Best Supporting Actor Kieran Culkin. (A Real Pain)

Best Director Sean Baker (Anora) (Coralie Fargeat obliterated The Substance – in a good kind of way!

Ok. There you have it. And please keep in mind everyone deserves a chance to fly!

Conan O’Brien is hosting the 97th Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. Hollywood. The event will be televised live on ABC, streamed live on Hulu.