Mark Johnson Presents Award Contenders

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Christoph Waltz	Christopher Plummer	Woody Harrelson	Stanley Tucci	Matt Damon

Inglourious Basterds	The Last Station	The Messenger	The Lovely Bones	Invictus

Analysis: Christoph Waltz gave what may be the most iconic performance of the year, as Col. Hans "The Jew Hunter" Landa. The opening scene at the French milk farmers house wrapped up the Oscar in my mind. Long time veteran actors Stanley Tucci and Christopher Plummer receive their first nominations, while Woody Harrelson earns his second in the heavily acclaimed The Messenger. Matt Damon gets the final spot possibly due to his two great performances this year (the other in The Informant!). Waltz has this all but locked up, but be weary of long time overdue actor Christopher Plummer. Nah... Waltz is a Bingo!

Will Win - Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds

Should Win - Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds

Could Win - Christopher Plummer, The Last Station

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Best Actress in a Supporting Role


Mo'Nique	Maggie Gyllenhaal	Anna Kendrick	Vera Farmiga	Penelope Cruz
Precious: Based on the novel "Push" by Sapphire	Crazy Heart	Up in the Air	Up in the Air	Nine

Analysis: Many are wondering if Mo'Nique has hurt her chances at Oscar gold by her season long divaesque attitude. The answer: no. Her awards season sweep will continue, and this should be hers by a landslide. Kendrick is really the only other actress who gained any award wins, so if you disagree with me about Mo'Nique's behavior being a problem and feel like calling for an upset, she might be your best bet. However, I think Up in the Air has lost a lot of steam, so if you are feeling really silly, go with Maggie Gyllenhaal for Crazy Heart. This should be a no branier though.

Will Win - Mo'Nique, Precious

Should Win - Mo'Nique, Precious

Could Win - Maggie Gyllenhaal, Crazy Heart

Home Picture Director Lead Supporting Screenplay Animated/Documentary/Foreign Song/Score Technical-I Technical-II Shorts