Predictions: Best Actress

BEST ACTRESS

1. Keira Knightley-Atonement-There is no frontrunner whatsoever so far, so we'll just go with Keira because of Atonement's popularity.

2. Ellen Page-Juno-The support from Ebert and other top critics could be enough.

3. Laura Linney-The Savages-We need at least one dependable actress here, and who is more dependable than Ms. Linney? Well, Cate Blanchett, but...well...you know...

4. Nicole Kidman-Margot at the Wedding-The reviews have been strong enough for her to make the cut...probably.

5. Julianne Moore-Savage Grace-Like Linney, Moore always gives a good performance. However, the film has hardly any buzz.

IN THE RUNNING

6. Cate Blanchett-The Golden Age-Though her performance has been one of the most loved this year, it doesn't overshadow how much critics disliked this film. Still, there is time...

7. Halle Berry-Things We Lost in the Fire-I've had a good feeling about this all year and it's finally getting some buzz, but I need hard evidence before I put Berry in the lineup.

8. Marion Cotillard-La Vie en Rose-The buzz is fading just in time for awards season. Predictable.

9. Julie Christie-Away From Her-See above.

10. Helena Bonham Carter-Sweeney Todd-Again, let's wait until they officially announce that she's supporting. And speaking of Sweeney Todd, are we EVER going to get a trailer??