The Oscars are on their way so and despite worries there they may be no ceremony the prediction have begun. Like any year, a handful of films have dominated the nominations. No Country for Old Men, the Cohen Brothers' new masterpiece has been nominated for a staggering 8 awards along with Paul Thomas Anderson's violent tale, There Will Be Blood. Representing British cinema, Atonement is out win seven awards including best picture. Will Atonement be as successful as The Queen, we'll have to wait and see.
Performance by an actor in a leading role
Johnny Depp has always been one of the critics favourites and has now been nominated for his third Oscar. However, this year, the Oscar will probably go the Daniel Day-Lewis the recipient of one Oscar already. His performance as the ruthless business man, Daniel Plainview, in There Will Be Blood.
Performance by an actor in a supporting role Javier Barden lost out on his first Oscar to Russell Crowe in 2000, but that will not be the case this year. It's no secret that his performance in No Country for Old men has impressed most it is most certainly his year.
Performance by an actress in a leading role
We always say that actors and actresses in comedy film fo not get the credit they deserve and many said that Ellen Page should be nominated for an Oscar for Juno but few thought it would actually happen. Unfortunately for Miss Page, the winner of the award look like it's going to be Cate Blanchett for her reprise of her role of Queen Elizabeth in Elizabeth: The Golden Age.
Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Young Saoirse Ronan conveyed a believable and moving performance as Briony Tallis in Atonement. The combination of her young age and acting ability that is beyond her years that should win her this Oscar.
Best animated feature film of the year
Ratatouille is a film that has impressed the critics. There is little doubt that this well crafted story of a rat in a kitchen will win the Oscar.
Achievement in art direction 
Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer appear to be Joe Wrights go-to team for Art Direction. Everyone loves the aesthetics of a period drama and this is why the Oscar for Achievement in Art Direction shall go to Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer.
Achievement in directing
This is the award that seems to have the Coens' names all over it. They have really struck back with No Country for Old Men and it look like it will win one of the Oscars that Fargo did not.
Best documentary feature
Michael Moore may be the one of the first documentary makers that spring to mind but it is unlikely that he will get his hands in this Oscar. Charles Ferguson's depiction of the war in Iraq appears to be the frontrunner for Best Documentary Feature.
Best foreign language film of the year Representing Austria, The Counterfeiters (Flscher, Die) illustrates the huge counterfeiting operation set up by the Nazi's during the war. It is more than likely that The Counterfeiters Will clench this Oscar.
Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original Score)
Dario Marianelli's score for a Atonement is one of those scores that is perfect for the film in very way. As a freestanding piece and score alone Marianelli's composition is striking.
Best motion picture of the year
Ooo, the big one. No Country for Old Men and There Will be Blood are clearly the frontrunners. I honestly has no idea who will take this one.
Indeed
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