As someone who watches a lot of movies, I thought this year I’d kick off a new tradition with a pre-ceremony personal ranking of the Best Picture nominees, along with my predictions across ten of the top categories. Here goes, and I’d love to hear yours in the comments!

My Best Picture Ranking (highest to lowest):

Poor Things
Oppenheimer
Killers of the Flower Moon
Barbie
Past Lives
The Holdovers
American Fiction
The Zone of Interest
Maestro
Anatomy of a Fall

Best Picture Prediction: Oppenheimer

Best Director Prediction: Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer
My Pick: Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer

Best Actor Prediction: Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer
My Pick: Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers

Best Actress Prediction: Lily Gladstone, Killers of the Flower Moon
My Pick: Emma Stone, Poor Things

Best Supporting Actor Prediction: Robert Downey Jr., Oppenheimer
My Pick: Robert De Niro, Killers of the Flower Moon

Best Supporting Actress Prediction: America Ferrera, Barbie
My Pick: America Ferrera, Barbie

Original Screenplay Prediction: Past Lives
My Pick: Past Lives

Adapted Screenplay Prediction: Oppenheimer
My Pick: Oppenheimer

Cinematography Prediction: Oppenheimer
My Pick: Poor Things

Editing Prediction: Oppenheimer
My Pick: Oppenheimer