[daveT]

I wouldn't rule out Little Miss Sunshine for a major nod.

Interestingly, WTC is making waves for the Globes, out hyping United 93. I think that the one thing that will kill United is that it is foreign-made. Also it is a tough subject. It really is up to the academy if this movie is to be looked at.

What contrast if Little Miss Sunshine -vs- United 93 -vs-
Letters -vs- DreamGirls.

An article in the LA Times explained why Crash won over Brokeback Mountain. Simply that Brokeback was too in-your-face, that Crash felt edgy, but safe in the end. That the voters felt like they were making a statement without going over the edge. I think that with politically-pointed movies possibly facing off this year, there may be a slant toward something more fun.