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Analysis: While Clooney won the high percentage of the critics awards, it is Jeff Bridges who will be the front runner for Oscar gold. The veteran actor has been nominated 4 times over the last 37 years, yet has never won. The time is now. Bridges took the Critics Choice, Golden Globe and SAG Awards. At this point he is a near lock. Also, Clooney most recently won for supporting actor in 2005's Syriana, which might still be in the voters minds. Renner is the dark horse here, where Freeman and Firth can feel satisfied with a nomination. Will Win - Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart Should Win - Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart Could Win - Jeremy Renner, The Hurt Locker |
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Analysis: With Carey Mulligan somehow disappearing as the early front runner for this award, it is now between the first two listed: Streep vs. Bullock. Streep and Bullock each won The Critics' Choice and Golden Globe Awards. Streep has broken her own record with her 16th nomination. However, the legendary actress has not won since her fourth nomination back in 1982 for Sophie's Choice. At some point, they will reward her with her 3rd Oscar. Bullock was just fine in The Blind Side, but can she really stand in Meryl's way? I personally hope not, but with Bullock taking the SAG award and The Blind Side earning a Best Picture nomination, it seems she is the one to beat now. Will Win - Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side Should Win - Gabourey Sidibe, Precious Could Win - Meryl Streep, Julie and Julia Home Picture Director Lead Supporting Screenplay Animated/Documentary/Foreign Song/Score Technical-I Technical-II Shorts Best Actress in a Leading Role
Sandra Bullock
Meryl Streep
Carey Mulligan
Gabourey Sidibe
Helen Mirren
The Blind Side
Julie and Julia
An Education
Precious: Based on the novel "Push" by Sapphire
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