And the Oscar goes to…

In the chaos that is known as showbiz, the peak of an actor’s career is the reception of an Oscar. This 13.5-inch statuette acts as the culmination of a fantastic year for the winners from all categories. With all of the action-packed movies, animated films, and stunning performances by A-listers, as well as up-and-coming actors, choosing the best of each category might prove a difficult task for the Academy. The Oscars may have already passed, but here are Aragon’s thoughts on what should have won.

Best picture:
“Inception better win because it’s awesome and … mind-blowing, because the plot line is so intricate.” – Senior Conor Stanton

“I think the King’s Speech. Movies like the King’s Speech are the type of movies that win best picture.” – Junior Eric Mee

“The Social Network was sick. I mean everyone has a Facebook, I just think it will probably win.” – Junior Ariel Mangum

“Either Inception or The King’s Speech because the King’s speech was really intellectual and really explained the troubles of leading, and I liked how [the main character] had a stutter problem and had to figure it out. [Inception is] emotional, it’s dramatic, and it’s full of action. Overall, it’s a really good film.” – Senior Jonathan Lam

Best actress:
“Natalie Portman is a really good actress and I think she did a really great job in Black Swan because I think she’s a really happy person and she had to play a very opposite character.” – Freshman Vienna Auerweck

“[Natalie Portman] is so hardcore because she played the part really well, and I think it’s hard making those scenes in movies.” – Junior Camila Lastrilla

“Natalie Portman … because I heard she was really good. It wasn’t the type of thing you would expect her to do, but she did it, and she did it well.” – Senior Alex Catiggay

Best actor:
“Colin Firth is simply the best. He does the stutter, which is appealing to the Academy voters, [depicting] people with struggles.” – Junior Suzy Swartz

“I think Jeff Bridges. He’s just amazing.” – Freshman Quinn Bredl

“Probably Jeff Bridges because he’s old, and they always win.” – Junior Ariel Magnum

Other Oscar predictions and results

“Alice in Wonderland [for visual effects]. I mean I want to say Harry Potter Seven because I love it, but it’s not going to win.” – Junior Ariel Mangum

“For visual effects it would be Inception. If [it] doesn’t win, then there will be riots in the streets.” – Junior Eric Mee

“Best Supporting Actor is Christian Bale, and Best Supporting Actress is Melissa Leo.” – Junior Suzy Swartz