Oscar predictions: Will Ang Lee win best director for 'Life of Pi'?

Thursday February 21, 2013 12:00 PM By Kirthana Ramisetti

Kirthana and Chris

All this week, Newsday Westchester's Chris Serico and Kirthana Ramisetti will be sharing their predictions on which stars will win major prizes at this year's Academy Awards, with special attention to local nominees.

In part four of our five-part series, we predict who will win the award for best director. Will Ang Lee, a former Larchmont resident, take home the Oscar for "Life of Pi," or does Hastings' Benh Zeitlin have a shot at winning for "Beasts of the Southern WIld"?

Check out the video to hear our predictions, then take our poll and vote on who you believe will win. And don't forget to check in tomorrow, when Chris and Kirthana chat about the nominees for best picture.

Part 1: Best screenplay awards

Part 2: Best actor and best supporting actor

Part 3: Best actress and best supporting actress

Tags: Larchmont , Oscars , Academy Awards , Ang Lee , Life of Pi , best director , movies