And The Oscar Goes To . . .

Women and Minnesota have a lot to be proud of this Oscar season. Four women have been nominated in the screenwriting categories (the most ever) and former Minnesotans on the list include Joel and Ethan Coen and Diablo Cody. My picks for the main categories are below. And the Oscar goes to . . . .

Best Picture
Joel and Ethan Coen’s cinematic version of No Country for Old Men

Best Actor
Daniel Day Lewis – There Will Be Blood

Best Actress
Julie Christie – Away From Her

Best Supporting Actor
Javier Bardem – No Country for Old Men

Best Supporting Actress
Rudy Dee – American Gangster

Best Director
Joel and Ethan Coen – No Country for Old Men

Best Adapted Screenplay
Joel and Ethan Coen – No Country for Old Men

Best Original Screenplay
Diablo Cody - Juno