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Oscar Predictions 2018: A Breakdown Of All 24 Academy Awards

Will "The Shape of Water" with its 13 Oscar nominations steal the show? Or will "Three Billboards" take home the night's biggest prizes?

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HOLLYWOOD, CA — The 90th Academy Awards will take place Sunday to honor the best films of 2017, so get ready to open the bubbly and see if your predictions beam. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on ABC, the biggest night in Hollywood will officially close the awards season. Do you think juggernaut-leader "The Shape of Water" will prevail with its 13 Oscar nominations? We'll soon find out. But first, have you cast your ballots yet?

Certainly, we all have our favorites, but the reality is that we truly don’t know who will win. Case in point: remember last year, when “La La Land” was heavily favored by industry experts and critics alike to win Best Picture, but ended up losing it to “Moonlight” after a very unfortunate envelope snafu? Indeed, predicting winners is really anyone’s bet.

Here are Patch's Oscar winner predictions in all 24 categories:

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2018 Oscar Winner Predictions

Best Picture

(L-R) Sally Hawkins and Octavia Spencer in "The Shape of Water" (Photo Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures)
(L-R) Sally Hawkins and Octavia Spencer in "The Shape of Water" (Photo Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Winner: "The Shape of Water"

The sci-fi fantasy drama is magical and visually imaginative. It is an elegant ode to classic cinema, which the Academy loves.

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Best Director

Guillermo del Torro (Photo Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Guillermo del Torro (Photo Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Winner: Guillermo del Torro, "The Shape of Water"

Del Torro succeeds in making us surrender to the poetry and romance of his finest film yet.

Best Actor

Gary Oldman in "Darkest Hour" (Photo Courtesy of Focus Features)
Gary Oldman in "Darkest Hour" (Photo Courtesy of Focus Features)

Winner: Gary Oldman

Oldman's transformation into Winston Churchill is utterly jaw-dropping, and his rendering of the ferocious leader is electrifying!

Best Actress

Frances McDormand in "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" (Photo Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Frances McDormand in "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" (Photo Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Winner: Frances McDormand, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri"

McDormand's fearsome and unrelenting portrayal of a woman who's frustrated and desperate for justice is a thrill to watch.

Best Supporting Actor

Sam Rockwell in "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" (Photo Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Sam Rockwell in "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" (Photo Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Winner: Sam Rockwell, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri"

In the film, Rockwell has shown the might of his acting range. First, he's so abrasive. Then he becomes compassionate, and then suddenly, we're all in awe.

Best Supporting Actress

Allison Janney in "I, Tonya" (Photo Courtesy of Neon)
Allison Janney in "I, Tonya" (Photo Courtesy of Neon)

Winner: Allison Janney, "I, Tonya"

This is Janney's first trip to the Oscars, and the seven-time emmy winner is bound to win it big with her outstanding portrayal of a mean-spirited mother.

Best Adapted Screenplay

A scene from "Call Me By Your Name" (Photo Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics)
A scene from "Call Me By Your Name" (Photo Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics)

Winner: "Call Me By Your Name"

James Ivory's adaptation of Andre Aciman's gay coming-of-age-novel is lyrical and sensual.

Best Original Screenplay

(L-R) Director of Photography Sam Levy and Director Greta Gerwig on set of "Lady Bird" (Photo Courtesy of A24)
(L-R) Director of Photography Sam Levy and Director Greta Gerwig on set of "Lady Bird" (Photo Courtesy of A24)

Winner: "Lady Bird"

They say experience is the best teacher, and indeed writer-director Greta Gerwig has shown and proven it all with her poignant "Lady Bird."

Best Animated Feature

A scene from "Coco" (Photo Courtesy of Disney/Pixar)
A scene from "Coco" (Photo Courtesy of Disney/Pixar)

Winner: "Coco"

The joyous, uplifting and visually-thrilling film about the importance of family will put a lot of smile on your face.

Best Foreign Language Film

Daniela Vega in "A Fantastic Woman" (Photo Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics)
Daniela Vega in "A Fantastic Woman" (Photo Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics)

Winner: "A Fantastic Woman"

Daniela Vega's beautiful performance of a trans cabaret singer is simply captivating and compelling. She owns this movie.

Best Documentary Feature

A scene from "Icarus" (Photo Courtesy of Netflix)
A scene from "Icarus" (Photo Courtesy of Netflix)

Winner: “Icarus”

The movie provides insights into the politics and practice of sport while showing exactly how the doping scandal came to light.

Best Cinematography

A scene from "Blade Runner 2049" (Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros.)
A scene from "Blade Runner 2049" (Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros.)

Winner: “Blade Runner 2049”

Cinematographer Roger Deakins has been nominated 13 prior times, so the time is ripe for him to win. His attention to small detail in the movie is impeccable.

Best Costume Design

A scene from "Phantom Thread" (Photo Courtesy of Focus Features)
A scene from "Phantom Thread" (Photo Courtesy of Focus Features)

Winner: “Phantom Thread”

The costumes make the film sexy, intoxicating and undeniably beautiful.

Best Film Editing

A scene from "Dunkirk" (Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros)
A scene from "Dunkirk" (Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros)

Winner: “Dunkirk”

Imagine a movie with three different storylines to tell, all happening in different settings: air, land, and sea. It's complex, isn't it? And yet, everything just flows seamlessly. This is perfection.

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

A scene from "Darkest Hour" (Photo Courtesy of Focus Features)
A scene from "Darkest Hour" (Photo Courtesy of Focus Features)

Winner: “Darkest Hour”

Just look at Gary Oldman's transformation into Winston Churchill. Dare we say more?

Best Original Score

A scene from "The Shape of Water" A scene from "Blade Runner 2049" (Photo Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures)
A scene from "The Shape of Water"

Winner: “The Shape of Water”

Alexandre Desplat has won at the Golden Globe, Critics' Choice and BAFTA awards, so he's bound to win again at the Oscars.

Best Original Song

A scene from "Coco" (Photo Courtesy of Disney/Pixar)
A scene from "Coco" (Photo Courtesy of Disney/Pixar)

Winner: "Remember Me" (“Coco”)

The song is well-integrated into the film. Plus, it's so memorable.

Best Production Design

A scene from "Blade Runner 2049" (Courtesy of Warner Bros)
A scene from "Blade Runner 2049" (Courtesy of Warner Bros)

Winner: “Blade Runner 2049”

With the film's beautiful cinematography, and captivating visual effects, "Blade Runner 2049" is poised to win a trifecta in these three categories.

Best Sound Editing

A scene from "Dunkirk" (Courtesy of Warner Bros)
A scene from "Dunkirk" (Courtesy of Warner Bros)

Winner: “Dunkirk”

"Dunkirk" is a war movie with three storylines to tell, and sound is integral to doing that. Without it, it's almost as if the movie would not exist.

Best Sound Mixing

A scene from "Dunkirk" (Courtesy of Warner Bros)
A scene from "Dunkirk" (Courtesy of Warner Bros)

Winner: “Dunkirk”

Yes, three storylines happening in air, land , and sea. And the sounds simply gel together, every single moment.

Best Visual Effects

A scene from "Blade Runner 2049" (Courtesy of Warner Bros)
A scene from "Blade Runner 2049" (Courtesy of Warner Bros)

Winner: “Blade Runner 2049”

The photo above says it all. It's simply alluring. "Blade Runner 2049" is going for a trifecta gold: Best Visual Effects, Best Cinematography, and Best Production Design.

Best Animated Short

A scene from "Dear Basketball" (Courtesy of Oscar Nominated Shorts 2018)
A scene from "Dear Basketball" (Courtesy of Oscar Nominated Shorts 2018)

Winner: “Dear Basketball”

It's inspired by Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's retirement poem. The 5-minute film, detailing his early fascination with the game, is an adorable love letter with beautiful sketches.

Best Documentary Short

“Heaven Is a Traffic Jam on the 405” (Courtesy of Oscar Nominated Shorts 2018)
“Heaven Is a Traffic Jam on the 405” (Courtesy of Oscar Nominated Shorts 2018)

Winner: “Heaven Is a Traffic Jam on the 405”

This short documentary is about artist Mindy Alper who has had a history of extreme depression and anxiety. Through animation, the film shows the therapeutic effect of art in her life. What better way to celebrate the power of art than celebrating it big at the Oscars?

Best Live Action Short

A scene from "The Eleven O'clock" (Courtesy of Oscar Nominated Shorts 2018)
A scene from "The Eleven O'clock" (Courtesy of Oscar Nominated Shorts 2018)

Winner: “The Eleven O’clock”

All of the nominees in this category are deserving to win, but "The Eleven O'clock" is unique. It is the only one that makes us laugh compared to the other four, which all deal with serious matters. So, we'll go for the laughs for the win.

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Top Photo: Oscar statues at the 90th Academy Awards Governors Ball Press Preview on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

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