Best Picture: Argo

Co-Producer and Director Ben Affleck has proven himself to be a competent director and gave an incredible story like “Argo” a much deserved critical and box office success. A Best Picture Oscar will be a further proof.

Best Director: Steven Spielberg

Although “Lincoln” may not be as emotionally engaging as his previous Oscar wins, “Saving Private Ryan” and “Schindler’s List,” Spielberg is worthy of gathering another Best Director Oscar for bringing the story of the passing of the 13th Amedment to life, something that was mainly confined to the history books.

Best Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis

This is a big no-brainer, despite the fine performances from the other nominees. Lewis’ ability to immerse into the role of the 16th president deserves the highest award an actor can receive and so help me if he gets snubbed.

Best Actress: Jennifer Lawrence

The 22-year-old actress has gathered much acclaim since her Oscar nominated role in “Winter’s Bone” and Lawrence has just enough clout to bring home this year’s Best Actress award.

Best Supporting Actor: Tommy Lee Jones

This is a tough one. For the first time, all of the nominees in this category are previous Oscar winners. It’s really anyone’s guess, but “Lincoln” is likely to sweep this year’s award, so the pick goes to Tommy Lee Jones for his role as Thaddeus Stevens in the film.

Best Supporting Actress: Sally Field

Although Anne Hathaway is the likely winner for her role in “Les Misérables,” Sally Fields deserves here an Oscar for her totally convincing role as Mary Todd Lincoln. Only she could play that role and it’ll be worth it just to hear her say that the Academy still loves her and not another Hathaway acceptance speech.

Best Writing – Original Screenplay: Django Unchained

Quentin Tarantino’s nomination for “Inglourious Basterds” was snubbed by “The Hurt Locker” in 2010 and is quite long overdue due another Best Writing Oscar for his controversial, but well-crafted “Southern.”

Best Writing – Adapted Screenplay: Argo

Again, “Argo” did justice to an incredible true story without succumbing to many historical inaccuracies to ruin it and it all starts with a script.

Best Animated Feature: Wreck-It Ralph

Despite facing completion with Pixar’s “Brave,” the video-game equivalent to “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” much deserves the Oscar for their efforts of fine storytelling and animation.