Well, I’ve often buzzed about the Gotham awards. They basically mark the beginning of the Awards season and they have very odd rules regarding eligibility, and they’re rarely that good at predicting Oscar nominees.

The Diary Of A Teenage Girl fared very well considering I haven’t really heard that much about it. Also, Brie Larson ended up being the sole representation of Room. (something I hope won’t happen at the Oscars.)

Here are the nominees, as well as my predictions. The Gotham Awards will be held on October 23rd.

BEST FEATURE

Carol
The Diary Of A Teenage Girl
Heaven Knows What
Spotlight
Tangerine

My prediction: Carol

BEST DOCUMENTARY

Approaching The Elephant
Cartel Land
Heart Of A Dog
Listen To Me Marlon
The Look Of Silence

My prediction: Listen To Me Marlon

BEST ACTOR

Christopher Abbott – James White
Kevin Corrigan – Results
Paul Dano – Love & Mercy
Peter Sarsgaard – Experimenter
Michael Shannon – 99 Homes

My prediction: Paul Dano

BEST ACTRESS

Cate Blanchett – Carol
Blythe Danner – I’ll See You In My Dreams
Brie Larson – Room
Bel Powley – The Diary Of A Teenage Girl
Lily Tomlin – Grandma
Kristen Wiig – Welcome To Me

My prediction: Brie Larson

BEST SCREENPLAY

Carol
The Diary Of A Teenage Girl
Love & Mercy
Spotlight
While We’re Young

My prediction: Spotlight

BREAKTHROUGH ACTOR

Rory Culkin – Gabrial
Arielle Holmes – Heaven Knows What
Lola Kirke – Mistress America
Kitana Kiki Rodriguez – Tangerine
Mya Taylor – Tangerine

My prediction: Arielle Holmes

BREAKTHROUGH DIRECTOR

Desiree Akhavan – Appropriate Behavior
Jonas Carpigano – Mediterranea
Marielle Heller – The Diary Of A Teengae Girl
John Magary – The Mend
Josh Mond – James White

My prediction: Marielle Heller