Repost of my October Oscar Predictions

I am reposting my Oscar predictions that I made on October 22. I have bolded the predictions that were correct. And just for fun, I am giving myself 1 point for every nomination I got right, and 1/2 point for every "Other Contenders" that were nominated.

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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Oscar Nomination Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2009 Oscar nominations that will be announced in January. Note that I have seen only one of the films listed here (UP) so this is based on pure buzz. There could be a lot of potential to make fun of me come January! But for those of you looking for some good flicks, most of these will be released in theatres during the next 2 months.

Best Picture
1. The Hurt Locker
2. Up in the Air
3. Nine
4. Inviotus [sic]
5. Precious
6. Up
7. An Education
8. A Serious Man
9. Bright Star
10. A Prophet

Other Contenders:
Where the Wild Things Are
The Informant
Star Trek
Inglorious Basterds
A Single Man

Best Actor
1. Jeremy Renner - The Hurt Locker
2. Colin Firth - A Single Man
3. George Clooney - Up in the Air
4. Matt Damon - The Informant
5. Morgan Freeman - Inviotus [sic]

Other Contenders:
Nicolas Cage (Honestly!) - Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
Christopher Plummer - The Last Station
Daniel Day-Lewis - Nine

Best Actress
1. Hillary Swank - Amelia
2. Marion Cotillard - Nine
3. Carey Mulligan - An Education
4. Abbie Cornish - Bright Star
5. Vera Farminga - Up in the Air

Other Contenders:
Meryl Streep - Julie & Julia
Gabby Sidibe - Precious
Helen Mirren - The Last Station

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Total points: 13/20 or 65% Not bad considering this was over 3 months ago! I completely missed "The Avatar" factor though.