Real Predictions, from a Guy Who Takes This Too Seriously
by Scott Hardie on February 25, 2007
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.
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Scott Hardie | February 26, 2007
Thank goodness for The Formula. I'd have had 57 points by sticking to my instincts.