Best Picture

It goes against one of the surest rules of Oscar gravity, but we’re really gonna see a Best Picture winner without a nominated director.  Don’t cry too much for Ben Affleck, because as a credited producer, he’ll take home a trophy if Argo wins.  (You hear that, Dennis Duffy?  Affleck’s finally gonna get that Oscar!)

Prediction: Argo

Personal Pick: I’m not especially thrilled by this line-up.