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2015 Oscar Predictions

Jason Fraley | jfraley@wtop.com

February 20, 2015, 2:09 AM

If the Oscars are the Super Bowl of movies, this one could resemble the Seahawks vs. Patriots, coming down to the wire between “Boyhood” and “Birdman” — with a potential interception at the goal line by “American Sniper.” For once, the winners in the top categories aren’t foregone conclusions, which should make for an exciting watch on Sunday night. As you’re filling out your Oscar ballots, we’re here to help. Click through the gallery as WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley handicaps the major races.
Best Actress The Nominees Marion Cotillard (Two Days, One Night)
Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything)
Julianne Moore (Still Alice)
Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl)
Reese Witherspoon (Wild) Who Got Snubbed: Scarlett Johansson (Under the Skin), Michelle Monaghan (Fort Bliss), Amy Adams (Big Eyes), Emily Blunt (Edge of Tomorrow) Who Could Win: Reese Witherspoon (Wild) Who Should Win: Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) Who Will Win: Julianne Moore (Still Alice)
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December 5, 2025 | (Jason Fraley)

Jason Fraley

Hailed by The Washington Post for “his savantlike ability to name every Best Picture winner in history," Jason Fraley began at WTOP as Morning Drive Writer in 2008, film critic in 2011 and Entertainment Editor in 2014, providing daily arts coverage on-air and online.

jfraley@wtop.com

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