Who do you think is going to win "Best Supporting Actress" at the Academy Awards this year? — Page 2

Ruby.

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Cate Blanchett will not win.

Ronan will not win.

Amy Ryan probably won't win.

While Ruby Dee certainly has the edge at this point, she has a microscopic role in a trite and forgettable film. And don't mention Judi Dench in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE - Dence made quite the impression in her 15 minutes. Dee just doesn't have great material.

But since all the performances are worthy and each nominee has their supporters, I think that whoever wins will do so by a very small margin.

With that said, my money is on Tilda Swinton.

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Cate Blanchett won't win. It's a small, odd film that NO ONE saw. If Cate didn't already have a supporting Oscar, it might be hers - but she does.

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It's interesting. I wouldn't call it amazing, though.

But still, I'm not saying the movie's not good. I'm saying Blanchett won't win.

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Who would I vote for? Let's see...

Blanchett - A very funny and thrilling technical achievement, but (after a second viewing), I feel her Jude lacks a soul and her vocal mannerisms get in the way at times. Still, it's work that I appreciate.

Dee - The best part of American Gangster, and she is FIERCE in her 5 minutes onscreen. The slap heard 'round the world.

Ronan - Truly impressive. Nails Briony's wisdom (or lack thereof?) and overcompensation for her age and inexperience.

Ryan - Overall, a broad and showy performance, with a "Hahvad Yahd" accent, but she digs deep to make this despicable character rather sympathetic. In the end, I liked her work a lot.

Swinton - Should win, no contest. She turns a potential stock villain into a full-blown character study. Loved Karen's "rehearsals", her anxiety when dealing with her superiors, the way she fumbled with her wardrobe, her final scene with Clooney, and so on. Unique, electric, inspired... All of the above.

Who WILL win? Anyone's game, although I'm leaning towards Dee, due to her SAG win.

Updated On: 2/13/08 at 10:14 PM

Ronan or Dee will win

Plus, Tilda Swinton is MICHAEL CLAYTON's only chance at an Oscar.

Dear God... PLEASE make this happen. Love, Bway86

I enjoyed Swinton's performance, but at times it was a bit over the top and calculated. I almost wish the film had not started with her melt down.

I feel the same about Wilkinson's role. Didn't you want to see him BEFORE he went bonkers? He was mad from beginning to end.

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I do want Cate Blanchett to win. But if Tilda Swinton pulls a Marcia Gay Harden, I will still be quiet happy with the result.

I thought Ruby Dee should have won for her non-nominated role in A Raisin in the Sun back in 1961.

I just don't understand how she didn't at LEAST get a nomination. She was phenomenal. That said, Rita Moreno is one of my favorite winners EVER in that category.