2012 was chock full of fantastic films. From “Lincoln” to “Les Misérables,” we were moved, incensed, and shocked at movie theaters this year.

There weren’t too many surprises in the recently released nominations list, except for Ben Affleck not being nominated for Best Director for “Argo.” Sorry, Ben. If you need anyone to comfort you, remember I’m always here. Then again, so is your wife, Jennifer Garner.

Anyway, here are my picks for a few of the biggest awards. I would have chosen Les Misérables for every category, but was instructed to include some variety (I still love you, Eddie Redmayne).

Best Motion Picture

“Les Misérables,” because any movie that can make me cry deserves an award. Seriously, I was dry eyed at the end of “Marley and Me” (I’m a heartless monster).

It was flawless from start to finish: each cast-member assumed their role seamlessly, and though many weren’t trained singers, their imperfections made the film feel raw, real, and made it much more poignant.

Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role

Daniel Day-Lewis in “Lincoln.” If I’m being honest, (bad pun, but I had to), Day-Lewis put on the performance of a lifetime. If Abe saw Day-Lewis in his full “Lincoln” costume, he’d probably think he was looking in a mirror (and even more so because mirrors were pretty dingy back then).

Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role

Jennifer Lawrence in “Silver Linings Playbook.” Jennifer Lawrence is one of my “lady heroes.” Unlike a lot of young Hollywood actresses, Lawrence is made of a lot more than Spanx, bronzing lotion, and cement-thick makeup.

She’s quirky and sarcastic: sort of a girl next door…who’s scrolling through Tumblr alone on a Friday night (but it’s cool).

My love for her aside, her performance in “Silver Linings Playbook” was real and raw– it felt sort of like a documentary. She brought her characteristic authenticity to the role.

Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role

Alan Arkin in “Argo.” Though Ben Affleck was robbed of a Best Director nomination, Arkin’s performance in “Argo” is just as crucial as Affleck’s directorial skills.

Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role

Anne Hathaway in “Les Misérables.” Again, I apologize. But she cut off her own hair during the film so that she’d feel connected with her character, Fantine.

Anyone who allows their hair to be razored off on-camera deserves an Oscar by default. Plus, her rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream” was flawless.

Tune in on Sunday, Feb. 24 for the 85 annual Academy Awards to see if any of my picks were correct. If they aren’t, you’ll find me crying in front of my TV while Anne Hathaway’s “I Dreamed a Dream” plays in the background, though I won’t be cutting off my own hair. I don’t deep condition every day for nothing.