With so many Oscar contenders ineligible (Inglourious Basterds, Up, District 9, and others), it’s a wonder why we pay much attention to these. Consider yourself warned when trying to pull from the below lists in making your predictions.

The Nominations

Original Screenplay

(500) Days of Summer
Avatar
The Hangover
The Hurt Locker
A Serious Man

Adapted Screenplay

Crazy Heart
Julie & Julia
Precious
Star Trek
Up in the Air

Predictions Comparison

All of our agreed-upon predictions were correct. (500) Days of Summer, The Hurt Locker, A Serious Man, Precious and Up in the Air. The rest were a mixed bag. Three of us agreed on Julie & Julia and Crazy Heart.

Wes Huizar – 8/10 (4/5 Original, 4/5 Adapted) {only person to pick Avatar and Star Trek}
Wesley Lovell – 7/10 (3/5 Original, 4/5 Adapted)
Tripp Burton – 7/10 (3/5 Original, 4/5 Adapted)
Peter J. Patrick – 6/10 (3/5 Original, 3/5 Adapted)