Oscars 2014: Our Expert Predictions

Peter Travers shares his picks for best actor, actress and movie.

ByABC News
March 1, 2014, 2:00 AM

March 01, 2014 — -- Peter Travers has been a movie critic for Rolling Stone for more than two-and-a-half decades, but even he had his hands full when picking his favorites to win at this year's 86th Oscars.

He came through with a nice blend of A-list stars and newcomers.

"We love to predict," he joked.

Here's a quick list of Travers' selections for Sunday's big show at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre.

Best Actress:

Cate Blanchett, "Blue Jasmine"

Best Supporting Actress:

Lupita Nyong'o, "12 Years a Slave"

Best Actor

Matthew McConaughey, "Dallas Buyer's Club"

Best Supporting Actor

Jared Leto, "Dallas Buyers Club"

Best Director

Alfonso Cuaron, "Gravity"

Best Picture

"12 Years a Slave"

See The Complete List of Nominations Here

For the video of Travers and ABC News' Lesley Messer casting their predictions, click here.