Let me disclose something from the outset, so that I am not later accused of a conflict. I have known the wonderful Ms. Penolope Cruz since she arrived in Los Angeles some twelve years ago. Given that, I am picking her to win for her role in "Revolver". In this reporter's opinion, Ms. Cruz' victory will begin the process of overcoming the Academy's shameful history of not recognizing the work of red-hot Latinas. Look for this healing process to continue next year when Ms. Eva Mendes cops the Best Actress statue for her fine work in "Ghost Rider".
A note on Dame Helen Mirren and the media's rush to award her the Oscar by acclamation. I must say that I dissent in the universal praise being heaped upon Dame Mirren for her decision to use a lower-class Cockney accent while assaying the role of Queen Elizabeth. Candidly, I could barely make out a word she was saying.
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