The Contenders, 2022 Edition (original) (raw)

There's nothing like Oscar season to get our competitive juices flowing. The front-runners may be obvious by now, so let's advocate for the actors, directors, and one rock-star composer we'd like to see go the distance.

Best Director

Best Actress

Best Actor

Best Supporting Actress

Best Supporting Actor

Best Picture

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