As the final days up to the Oscar telecast turn like the last pages of an engaging, voluminous novel; I look back at the past year with a sense of joyful pride. There have been some amazing movies that lingered with me like a comfortable old sweater on a cool day. I have also seen a variety of dreadful films that weighed me down to the point where I felt my seat was swallowing me up alive. No matter which type of film it may have been, what has heightened my movie watching experience has been my ability to share these films with each of you. Thank you for your likes, opinions and sharing your personal stories. Now if I can only get asked to be a seat filler at the Oscar telecast, my life would be complete. So, before the biggest holiday of the year takes place this Sunday; here are my picks for what I feel deserve the Oscar.

Best Picture:  Argo

Best Actor:  Daniel Day Lewis

Best Supporting Actor:  Christoph Waltz

Best Actress: Emmanuelle Riva

Best Supporting Actress:  Anne Hathaway

Best Director:  David O. Russell

Best Animated Feature:  Wreck-It Ralph

Best Foreign Language Film:  Amour

To everyone I wish you an Oscar night filled with fun and excitement, before we all get a good night’s sleep to begin a new year in search of that perfect 4 star movie.  Happy Oscar Day!