Fri Feb 28 12:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Oscar Race a Tight Contest: Expert Predicts “Anora” for Best Picture

**Los Angeles, CA** – This year’s Academy Awards are shaping up to be a nail-biter, particularly in the Best Picture category. While “Emilia Pérez” initially dominated with 13 nominations, controversy surrounding its star led to a significant drop in its prospects. “Anora,” initially snubbed at the Golden Globes, then surged, winning top prizes from key guilds like the Producers, Directors, and Writers Guilds. However, a late contender, “Conclave,” secured wins at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and BAFTAs, challenging “Anora’s” frontrunner status.

Despite “Conclave’s” recent victories, its lack of Oscar nominations for directing and cinematography raises concerns about its overall Academy support. Our expert predicts that “Anora,” with its strong guild wins and comprehensive Oscar nominations, will ultimately take home the Best Picture award.

The Best Actor race is equally competitive. Adrien Brody, a frontrunner with numerous pre-Oscar wins, faces a challenge from Timothée Chalamet, who recently secured a SAG Award victory. However, the expert predicts Brody will win his second Oscar, noting the Academy’s historical reluctance to award Best Actor to performers under 30.

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