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With the Academy Awards less than a month away here is a quick (and subjective) guide to who will win, and who should win come February 22nd. Best Picture Will Win: Birdman’s upset win at the PGA and SAG awards will likely act as a precursor to Oscars glory. Although not the strongest film of the 8, it is a stronger film than the other front runner, Boyhood. Should Win: Whiplash is the most affecting film in the group; Chazelle’s innovation and energy leap off the screen. It will one day be considered the first of a true auteur’s feature films, but unfortunately that type of pragmatism won’t win it top honors come Oscar night. Honorable mention goes to The Grand Budapest Hotel for being the most fun you could have at the movies this year. Best Director Will Win: Richard Linklater. He’s been picking up awards from critics associations …