Oscar nominations came out. When I get home, I HAVE to see Brokeback Mountain and Crash. Of the ones I've seen, however, here are my HOPES (the bets are very different)
Best Motion Picture of the Year
Munich (2005) - Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Barry Mendel
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Philip Seymour Hoffman for Capote (2005)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Reese Witherspoon for Walk the Line (2005)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
George Clooney for Syriana (2005)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Catherine Keener for Capote (2005)
Best Achievement in Directing
Steven Spielberg for Munich (2005)
Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
Match Point (2005) - Woody Allen
Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
Munich (2005) - Tony Kushner, Eric Roth
We all know Brokeback will sweep. I'll see it before I comment.