With this Sunday’s Oscars on the horizon, The Knight Crier’s entertainment experts have indulged in the predicting game. Below are the official Knight Crier Oscar predictions.

2012 Oscar Predictions

Actor in a Leading Role

Jean Dujardin in “The Artist”

Actor in a Supporting Role

Christopher Plummer in “Beginners”

Actress in a Leading Role

Meryl Streep in “The Iron Lady”

Actress in a Supporting Role

Octavia Spencer in “The Help”

Best Picture

“The Artist” Thomas Langmann, Producer

Animated Feature Film

“Rango” Gore Verbinski

Cinematography

“War Horse” Janusz Kaminski

Costume Design

“Jane Eyre” Michael O’Connor

Directing

“The Artist” Michel Hazanavicius

Writing (Original Screenplay)

“Bridesmaids” Written by Annie Mumolo & Kristen Wiig

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

“The Descendants” Screenplay by Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash

Visual Effects

“Rise of the Planet of the Apes”

Joe Letteri, Dan Lemmon, R. Christopher White and Daniel Barrett

Makeup

“The Iron Lady”
Mark Coulier and J. Roy Helland

“The Artist” will sweep the Academy Awards because of its originality. In an instant communication world, this silent film leaves its mark and gives viewers a glimpse of the glamour of the twenties.