It's getting down to the wire for Oscar predictions, but I'm a last-minute type of gal! Here we go with the Best Picture category...

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button-This is an undeniably good movie. The concept is intriguing (thanks F. Scott Fitzgerald!), the acting is spot-on, and the cinematography is visually pleasing. However, it's very Forrest Gump-esque. Is that a bad thing? Not necessarily, but it made certain parts and plotlines kind of cheesy. A lot of people complained about the length of the movie, but it didn't seem that long while watching. On the flip side of that, I don't have the energy to sit through it again and again. It is a contender, but I think the competition may be too stiff this year.

Frost/Nixon--I really like this movie. Frank Langella's performance is heartbreaking and it's underscored by Ron Howard's brilliant directing. Langella's embodiment of the most controversial president of the century gave the film a soul. I didn't love the character development of David Frost, but the acting was still solid. I loved the irony that the goal of the Frost interview was to avoid making Nixon a hero or even a sympathetic character, yet film itself did just that. My fear is that this movie will get overlooked because of its content. It's not exactly an uplifting topic during a time when almost the entire country has become engulfed in the idea of hope and change. It is not likely that the Academy will vote in Nixon's favor, which is a shame.

Milk-Another serving of political history with excellent acting and directing. This may seem like a random complaint, but my main problem with this movie is that I didn't cry. I knew the outcome of the plot beforehand so I was at least expecting to be moved to tears by it. Maybe I'm just a heartless robot. The movie is good, but it doesn't get my vote for Best Picture.

Slumdog Millionaire-I enjoyed the storytelling technique of this movie the most out of all the nominees. It's a great combination of quality directing and writing. Any complaint that the storyline is far-fetched is ridiculous. Isn't that the point of cinema-anything is possible? Of course, I have issues with this movie too. I don't care that this film lacks big-name actors. What I do care about is that the actors in this movie were not nominated for their performances. It doesn't matter if Tom Hanks played Jamal, if he didn't receive a nomination, then there seems to be a missing piece in the Best Picture puzzle. In the end, that's not likely to matter. Everybody loves an underdog, and this film is beautiful and definitely worthy of recognition.

The Reader-This was the most disappointing film nominated in this category. It's pretty undeniable that Kate Winslet is one of the finest actresses of her generation. I thought David Kross did a great job of portraying a tortured soul. Beyond that, I didn't really like much else. It felt like it was too long, and it dragged in a lot of places. I wasn't sure how to feel about Winslet's character from start to finish. I think I would like it better if I watched it again, but I don't have the energy. I think that about sums it up!

My Choice: I think Slumdog Millionaire will win, but my personal vote goes to Frost/Nixon