The 86th Academy Awards

             One of the best nights of the year in my opinion. The magic of the Oscars is something that no other award show can rival. This tradition is one that has morphed over the past 86 years into the most famous and coveted of honors.

             Part of the fun is making your own ballot which I have done every year in recent memory, this year included. I hope you enjoy my predictions and fill out your own printable ballot in anticipation for what awaits inside the envelopes later on tonight. Without further ado.... Shall we?

Best Picture
Will Win: 12 Years A Slave
Close Second: Gravity

Best Director
Will Win: Alfonso Cuaron, Gravity
Close Second: David O. Russell, American Hustle

Best Actor
Will Win: Leonardo DiCaprio, The Wolf of Wall Street
Close Second: Matthew McConaughey, Dallas Buyers Club

Best Actress
Will Win: Amy Adams, American Hustle
Close Second: Sandra Bullock, Gravity

Best Supporting Actor
Will Win: Michael Fassbender, 12 Years A Slave
Close Second: Jonah Hill, The Wolf of Wall Street

Best Supporting Actress
Will Win: Jennifer Lawrence, American Hustle
Close Second: Lupita Nyong'o, 12 Years A Slave

            Every year there are certain commendable performances that are believed to have been overlooked by the Academy altogether. Here are my top SNUBS of 2014:

Tom Hanks: Best Actor, Captain Phillips
Tom Hanks: Best Actor, Saving Mr. Banks

Joaquin Phoenix: Best Actor, Her

Emma Thompson: Best Actress, Saving Mr. Banks

James Franco: Best Supporting Actor, Spring Breakers

Blackfish: Best Documentary

Sit back and relax, The Academy Awards never fail to light up the night!