And then there were five

I usually make my Oscar predictions a lot sooner than now, but for the first time I had the chance to see all five Best Picture nominees. So here is my list for the major categories:

Best Picture
Should: Frost/Nixon
Will: Slumdog Millionaire
Would Like To See Win: Frost/Nixon

Best Actor
Should: Mickey Rourke
Will: Sean Penn
Would Like To See Win: Richard Jenkins

Best Actress
Should: Meryl Streep
Will: Kate Winslet
Would Like To See Win: Melissa Leo

Best Supporting Actor
Should: Heath Ledger
Will: Heath Ledger
Would Like To See Win: Heath Ledger

Best Supporting Actress
Should: Viola Davis
Will: Penelope Cruz
Would Like To See Win: Taraji P. Henson

Best Director
Should: Danny Boyle
Will: Danny Boyle
Would Like To See Win: Gus Van Sant

Best Original Screenplay
Should: Milk
Will: Milk
Would Like To See Win: Wall-E

Best Adapted Screenplay
Should: Frost/Nixon
Will: Slumdog Millionaire
Would Like To See Win: Frost/Nixon

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