. @KevinLockett's 2012 #Oscars Predictions

TheAcademy Awards are this Sunday and even though it still sucks that Eddie Murphy dropped after Brett Ratner  was being well, Brett Ratner, here are my picks for the golden fella!

Best Picture - "The Artist"

If you haven't seen this movie, you should. Even without sound, "The Artist" is funny, sad, uplifting and dark.

Best Actor George Clooney, "The Descendants"

While the the French George Clonney aka  Jean Dujardin  could  pull the upset for the role as  the conflicted actor George Valentin in "The Artist", the American George Clooney is the odds on favorite for his role as the conflicted father and husband in "The Descendants".  The career run Clooney has established since Batman & Robin is still amazing, but what will it take for fellow best actor nominee Gary Oldman to grab one of those statutes?  

Best Actress Viola Davis, "The Help"

Its almost a travesty that Meryl Streep only has two Oscars (She hasn't since 1983's "Sophie's Choice"), I don't think she will mind losing to her co-star from 2008's "Doubt" Viola Davis for her touching role in "The Help".

Best Director   Michel Hazanavicius, "The Artist"

Visually stunning with an captivating story about the ending the silent movie era, Hazanavicius made a black & white, silent movie relevant in the 21st century. Plus he's married The Artist best supporting actress nominee  Berenice Bejo, so he's already a winner!

Best Supporting Actor Christopher Plummer, "Beginners"  

I'm sorry, I just can say star of Superbad and Academy Award winner Jonah Hill?!?  So count this win for Plummer as a lifetime achievement award.

Best Supporting Actress Octavia Spencer, "The Help"

 Although  Berenice Bejo has not got enough for her spirited role as Peppy Miller in The Artist, (her scene alone with the coat rack (see above) was one of the most romantic scenes and memorable scenes cinema the past few years), The Help's Spencer has captivated the voters hearts, so she  will probably win the golden statute.

But please Hollywood, no more stories about servants

African Americans has more stories than ones maids, drivers and black men in dresses.

So who are your picks for this year's Oscars?