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Here are my picks and commentary on the Oscars:

Best Film:
I've only seen the Departed, Babel and Little Miss Sunshine. So, it's a bit of a guess here.

I'm going to say that it will be between the Departed and Letters to Iwo Jima...
I saw the Departed by myself on my birthday (a during the day b-day present to myself) and I left the theater stunned and in shock from the violence of the movie, amazed at the acting. Jack, Leonardo, Mark Walberg, Martin Sheen, Matt Damon all give some of the best dramatic performances you'll ever see and the story itself was captivating.

Best Film Pick: The Departed

Best Actor:

I have no idea, but my instincts tell me it will be either Leonardo DeCaprio or Forest Whitaker. "My instincts" are almost always wrong.

Best Actor Pick: Leonardo DiCaprio

Best Actress:
Are you kidding me? I haven't seen any of these movies.
Judi Dench might get it, but I can't vote for her in that role.
Penelope Cruz is up for an oscar?? seriously?

Best Actress: Helen Mirren will win though

Best Supporting Actor Pic: Alan ArkinIt's a crime that Brad Pitt didn't make the cut for his role in Babel. It was the performance of his career. Better than fight club!

Best Supporting Actress Pic: Rinko Kikuchi - If she doesn't get it she was robbed!

Best Director:
Scorcese or Eastwood - how do you vote against either of these guys?
Pick Scorcese!