So How'd I do?

BEST PICTURE


So we extended to 9 -- Ides was omitted and Tree of Life stepped in. Extremely Loud and Moneyball make it. Not bad... not bad...

BEST DIRECTOR


Spielberg truly had an empty morning, despite War Horse's nomination. And it looks like Mallick is here once again.

BEST ACTOR


By far my worst category. Who knew Demian Bichir and Gary Oldman would be showing up to the dance? So much for Gosling and Fassbender.

It's truly a boxing match between Brad, George, and Jean.

BEST ACTRESS


So Rooney bumps Tilda. Not that surprising except for how lacking Dragon Tattoo was in overall nominations.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR


I am THRILLED to see Max Von Sydow -- the only dark horse nominee that could give Christopher Plummer a run for his money, though I doubt it will go Von Sydow's way. The fact that Von Sydow bumped Brooks -- and Ryan Gosling failed to get a nomination -- testifies to the critics' circles having drastically overemphasized Drive. Frankly, I still thought it was a great movie and am surprised Brooks and Gosling were bumped for new noms.

I told you Nolte was in. See Warrior immediately. It's excellent.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS


My apologies to Ms. McTeer. It seemed she wasn't the most vulnerable but Shailene Woodley from The Descendants. I wonder how this bodes for the Payne pic. But Melissa McCarthy was making her way to the dance -- and so she has.

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY


So much for 50/50, Win, Win, and Young Adult! This is supposed to be my category. Midnight in Paris, Bridesmaids, The Artist, Margin Call, and A Separation.


BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY


A true lock out for Tate Taylor in both writing and directing categories.

Ides and Tinker round out the crowd. Considering Payne will more than likely win here, that may give George the push on his acting nom, but du Jardin will be tough to beat.