Some of my Oscar contest predictions are solely based on my odds of "winning" the contest. I'm curious to find out if what film I really think will win in certain categories comes out on top.

Best Picture: Babel
Best Original Screenplay: Babel
Best Original Score: Babel
Best Film Editing: Blood Diamond
Best Costume Design: Marie Antoinette

Here's looking forward to a good show tonight. I won't have online access where I'm going to watch, so don't look for any changes in the scores until a couple of hours after the show ends.


One Reply to Real Predictions, from a Guy Who Takes This Too Seriously

Scott Hardie | February 26, 2007
Thank goodness for The Formula. I'd have had 57 points by sticking to my instincts.


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