It’s that time of year again, the moment when the Academy gives its choices for cinematic honors. The 77th Academy Awards were announced, and naturally there will be speculation and endless discussion about the nominees and those left off the ballot.
The nominees for Best Picture are "The Aviator," "Finding Neverland," "Million Dollar Baby," "Ray," and "Sideways." For Best Actress, the list is Annette Bening for "Being Julia," Catalina Sandino Moreno for "Maria Full of Grace," Imelda Staunton for "Vera Drake," Hilary Swank for "Million Dollar Baby," and Kate Winslet for "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Up for Best Actor are Don Cheadle for "Hotel Rwanda," Johnny Depp for "Finding Neverland," Clint Eastwood for "Million Dollar Baby," Leonardo DiCaprio for "The Aviator," and Jamie Foxx for "Ray." The show is scheduled for Feb. 27.