MY FINAL PREDICTIONS FOR 89TH ACADEMY AWARDS

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Best Picture: La La Land 
Actor: Casey Affleck, Manchester by the Sea 
Actress: Emma Stone, La La Land 
Supporting Actor: Mahershala Ali, Moonlight 
Supporting Actress: Viola Davis, Fences 
Animated Feature Film: Zootopia 
Cinematography: Linus Sandgren, La La Land 
Costume Design: Mary Zophres, La La Land 
Directing: Damien Chazelle, La La Land 
Documentary (Feature): O.J.: Made in America 
Documentary (Short Subject): “The White Helmets”
Film Editing: Tom Cross, La La Land 
Foreign Language Film: The Salesman 
Makeup and Hairstyling: Joel Harlow and Richard Alonzo, Star Trek Beyond 
Music (Original Score): Justin Hurwitz, La La Land 
Music (Original Song): Justin Hurwitz and Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, “City of Stars,” La La Land 
Production Design: David Wasco and Sandy Reynolds-Wasco, La La Land 
Animated Short Film: “Piper”
Live Action Short Film: “La Femme et le TGV”
Sound Editing: Ai-Ling Lee and Mildred Iatrou Morgan, La La Land 
Sound Mixing: Andy Nelson, Ai-Ling Lee, and Steve A. Morrow, La La Land 
Visual Effects: Robert Legato, Adam Valdez, Andrew R. Jones, and Dan Lemmon, The Jungle Book 
Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney, Moonlight 
Writing (Original Screenplay): Kenneth Lonergan, Manchester by the Sea 

2017 Memo to the Academy

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Dear Academy,

Eight years later, I’m still waiting for that magical piece of mail, inviting me to join your fine organization. But that’s not keeping me from sounding off on a few Oscar categories. I’ve seen all the nominated films, and I have some thoughts that should be considered. So allow me to make your job easier. Here’s who should win. You’re welcome.

Your Friend,
Dan Quitério

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My Top 10 Films of 2016

With the Oscars just days away, we’re once again reflecting on last year’s theatrical releases. This year, I’m releasing my list later than usual so that I could have more time to watch as many 2016 films as possible. Many fan favorites didn’t make my list, including several Best Picture nominees. And some overlooked films are among my top films. If you’re still catching up, hopefully this list gives you a place to start.

Since 2002, I’ve presented a list of 20 movies. This year, I’m simplifying—really honing in on the top 10 pictures that represent a mix of personal favorites, as well as the best-made films of the year. Enjoy!

“Feud: Bette and Joan” Main Title Sequence

One of the most notorious feuds in Hollywood history is that of rival sisters Joan Crawford and Bette Davis. And they’re the subject of my most-anticipated show of 2017, Ryan Murphy’s newest anthology series, Feud, starring Jessica Lange as Crawford and Susan Sarandon as Davis. Have a look at the show’s recently released opening sequence. The pair’s 1962 psychological thriller What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? airs as part of TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar on March 2, just three days before Feud‘s March 5th premiere on FX.