First, there are two certainties: Martin Scorsese will receive an Academy Fellowship Awards for his career. And John Hurt wins the Outstanding British Contribution award for his contribution to British cinema. There are no certainties with the nominees for Best Film this year. Last year everyone could have guessed that The King's Speech would win. This year the choice is not so obvious. “I think The Artist wins everything,” says Dave Mestdach. But Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is competition because it is about the British themselves and a British ensemble cast participates. The Descendents, Drive and The Help don't stand a chance, I think.'

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