Hmmm. Tough one. I want to see if Volver totally dies or picks up steam with its supposed wide expansion. Right now, I think the Academy will pick Pans Labyrinth (I could see them loving it) even though I would personally pick Volver, and thought Volver was a stronger movie. Neither was an A though, more like an A- to a B+, so its close.

Well, we know who wins this one now.

Volver, who wasn't even nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, vs. Pan's Labyrinth with SIX, count 'em, SIX Oscar nominations. Pan's Labyrinth, as I knew all along, has it in the bag. The support has been just too phenomenal all along.

And Bradley lost his bet. Heh.

Peace,
Mike.

Even if it was nominated, Pan's is getting 90% of this vote. This will be a bigger blowout than Best Actress in my opinion.

Don't forget Ameile vs. No Man's Land, 5 noms vs. 1.

But yeah, it should win pretty easily.

Amelie was robbed big time.

Well I didn't expect to be conceding quite so early, but I hereby grant full honors to Kenspy for his correct prediction of Pan's Labyrinth, at least as an Oscar nominee so far. Volver, sadly and unjustly didn't get a nomination.

Mind you, as the original post states:

So, I still have hope for a draw, if one of the other 4 nominees pulls the rug out from Pan...