2021 Oscar Predictions - Director

Oscars Sunday is here! The Super Bowl for film lovers, actors and filmmakers alike.

Not everyone will be gathering together in person for the ceremony tonight, as it will be broadcast from multiple locations.

Nonetheless, we will still see all the familiar celebrity faces and see stars go home with for some, their first Oscar.

In my predictions, we arrive at what is my favorite category, Best Director. If I could have any position in Hollywood and be successful at it, it would be the director. They are really what brings the film together and makes it what it is.

With that, here are the nominees for Best Director:

Thomas Vinterberg - "Another Round," David Fincher - "Mank," Lee Isaac Chung - "Minari," Chloé Zhao - "Nomadland," Emerald Fennell - "Promising Young Woman"

This one is probably the most locked up award of the night. Chloé Zhao will likely win this one by double digit votes from the Academy. She directs her film "Nomadland" flawlessly. Her camera movement, capturing of emotions and beauty of nature all excel her filmmaking abilities toward winning the biggest prize a director can receive.

It is my favorite directing of the year and she's won them all. There is no chance of anyone else winning this one. Congratulations, Ms. Zhao as she will become just the second woman ever to win the award.

Later tonight, before the show begins, I will post my final prediction of the show with the Best Picture winner.

I'll be back in a few hours!