And the Oscar Goes to....

They're finally here! The Oscars are on Sunday night, and after weeks of viewing and renting, I feel prepared and informed.
What I missed:

1. The Golden Compass { I'm just not that into sci-fi, tho I am that into Daniel Craig }
2. I'm Not There { was only here for a very short time, and didn't come back }
3. Charlie Wilson's War
4. Persepolis
   
5. In the Valley of Elah

What I saw:

1. Atonement { well, the first half was good. }
2. Juno { witty banter a la Gilmore Girls -- who talks like this? otherwise, loved it. }
3. Michael Clayton { wasn't all that for me. }
4. No Country For Old Men { loved it. my nominee for best picture }
5. There Will Be Blood { great acting, directing, and cinematography. found the story dull. }
6. Ratatouille { loved it! wished it was set in New Orleans instead -- would have helped the economy there. }
7. Surf's Up { story wasn't as good as Ratatouille, but the animation was great! }
8. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly { not as uplifting as the previews pretend. }
9. The Assassination of the Outlaw Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford { kind slow }
10. Sweeney Todd { LOVED IT! barber chair duet was great! }
11. Eastern Promises { yep, naked fighting scene makes this movie. }
12. Into the Wild { how was this nominated for film editing? PLEASE. So many errors. I liked it otherwise. }
13. Elizabeth: the Golden Age { on the docket for tonight }
14. Away From Her { poignant, but depressing }
15. La Vie en Rose { received the appropriate nomination. }
16. The Savages { HATED THIS MOVIE. Billed as quirky and clever. NOT. }
17. American Gangster { saw it when it was called "Blow." }
18. Gone Baby Gone { harsh message, but I liked it. thought-provoking. }
19. 27 Dresses { ok, this wasn't nominated for anything, but I accidentally ended up at the wrong theater, and it was just starting so I indulged. decent chick flick. }
20. Across the Universe { mostly entertaining, but was no Sweeney Todd }
21. The Bourne Ultimatum { eh. }
22. Pirates of the Caribbean { special effects were outstanding... }
23. Transformers { better than I thought it was going to be. }
24. Lars and the Real Girl { LOVED THIS MOVIE!! }
25. Lust, Caution { on the docket for tonight }

My prediction is that "No Country For Old Men" will sweep the ceremony!