I liked Washington in TRAINING DAY, but the grumblings I heard from many people after he won is why I noted as such an example.

Thing is, I really can't agree on seeing anyone being Best Actor outside Cruise. As for nominations, I can see Mr. Depp getting nominated(but no chance at winning), and I also see Liam Neeson getting some props and a nomination on the early-buzz/great reviews-filled movie that is KINSEY(and the same director, who previously had helmed GODS & MONSTERS, got the lead Ian McKellen a nomination so mark one for Darkman).

While I think the Oscars have f*cked up many many a time, its still fun to watch and predict the results. Hopefully I'll do better in March than I did last tuesday