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It seems as if Dame Helen is going to run away with the Best Actress Oscar - I think that she gave a wondeful impersonation of the Queen, whereas Dame Judi's performance in 'Notes...' was acting at it's finest.
I think that Martin Scorcese will get either Best Picture or Best Director - if Paul Greengrass got the one that Scorcese doesn't get, justice will have been done.
It would be great if 'Little Miss Sunshine' picked up Best Picture, but I think it unlikely that the Academy will go for another small low-budget picture after 'Crash' last year. Hopefully it will get Best Original Screenplay
The Oscars do throw up some surprises though, I heard a comment some time ago that sometimes they get the Oscar not for the current film but the earlier one that should have got one.
It is pleasing the British have a strong showing and credible contenders.