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Aileesa Lim Manila, Philippines "I still like Scorsese's chances, but Eastwood worries me" Scott Williams Melbourne, Australia "Hispanic film-making has never been better represented" Sarah Griffin Republic of Ireland "Little Miss Sunshine is an extremely strong candidate"

Dieter Rogiers Belgium "Academy members embraced the dark and the serious" Laura Forrest Ealing, London "The main categories are filled with Academy favourites" Richard Brophy Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA "Dreamgirls' snub is really disheartening"

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