As I prepare for what is the biggest holiday in my world, the Oscar awards, I am wrestling with either placing my cycling bike in front of the television or my dessert tray alongside my couch. Looking over my list of nominees, I certainly would have made some different choices. However, since I am not a member of the academy (why won’t they respond to my pleas?!) I must make do with what has been given to me. Sorry Ryan Gosling, come back next year Leonardo Dicaprio and Michael Shannon please do not take their snub personally. Following, I give you my choices on who I think should get an Oscar:

Best Actor: George Clooney

Best Actress: Viola Davis

Best Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer

Best Supporting Actress: Octavia Spencer

Best Original Screenplay: A Separation

Best Adapted Screenplay: The Descendants

Best Director: Martin Scorsese

Best Picture: Hugo