Post critic Johnny Oleksinski picks who will win — and reveals who should win — at the 2023 Academy Awards, happening Sunday, March 12, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Will Win, Should Win: “Naatu Naatu” from “RRR,” music by M.M. Keeravaani; lyrics by Chandrabose
Yeah, Rihanna and Lady Gaga tunes are in the mix — but the lively “Naatu Naatu” brings to mind past winner “Jai Ho” from “Slumdog Millionaire.” Let’s hope for a big Bollywood performance at the ceremony.“Hold My Hand” from “Top Gun: Maverick,” music and lyrics by Lady Gaga and BloodPop “Lift Me Up” from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” music by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Goransson; lyrics by Tems and Ryan Coogler
“This Is a Life” from “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” music by Ryan Lott, David Byrne and Mitski; lyrics by Ryan Lott and David ByrneAlso nominated for Best Picture, many feel the Amish-country drama got short shrift in the acting and directing categories. It’ll be acknowledged here instead.Not enough people watched the excellent “Living,” a shrewd adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s “Ikuru.
“Top Gun: Maverick,” Ehren Kruger and Eric Warren Singer and Christopher McQuarrie; Story by Peter Craig and Justin MarksWill Win: “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” Daniel Kwan, Daniel ScheinertJamie Lee Curtis and Michelle Yeoh in “Everything Everywhere All At Once”Nobody today writes with the humor or wit of McDonagh.“Triangle of Sadness,” Ruben ÖstlundIt’s not only excellent, it’s the only realistic option.
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