In anticipation of the Academy Awards, we polled our contributors to see who they thought should win the Oscar. Once we had our winners, we asked various writers to make the case for our selection in each category. We’re posting those essays this week, two a day, leading up to the big reveal of our picks for our best director and best picture on Friday. Check back all week. Here you’ll find links to all our picks.
Best Documentary:
Best Adapted Screenplay:
Best Original Screenplay:
Best Supporting Actor: Willem Dafoe for “The Florida Project” — Essay by Odie Henderson
Best Supporting Actress: Laurie Metcalf for “Lady Bird” — Essay by Nell Minow
Best Actor:
Best Actress:
Best Director:
Best Picture: