2022 Oscar Predictions: Can The Power of the Dog hold off CODA?

 Yes, I'm still here. And what better time to return than Oscar season, right? 

 This year's telecast returns to the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood (no more awkward Union Station) with Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog leading the field with 12 nominations. 

Will Dog be able to hold off the surging CODA? Will Ariana DeBose, Troy Kotsur, & Will Smith complete their award-season sweeps? We shall see Sunday.

 Below are my picks in the major categories. Enjoy the show. 

Picture: CODA

Director: Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog

Actor: Will Smith, King Richard

Actress: Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Supporting Actor: Troy Kotsur, CODA

Supporting Actress: Ariana DeBose, West Side Story

International Feature: Drive My Car, Japan

Animated Feature:  Encanto

Original Screenplay:  Kenneth Branagh, Belfast

Adapted Screenplay: Sian Heder, CODA