One of my favorite films of the year (thus far), there is no surprise that “The Ides of March” is being considered for all categories of the Academy Awards. I have a strong feeling that this might be Ryan Gosling’s year, if not to win an Oscar than to at least be nominated. Having George Clooney star and direct may give Clooney an edge to be nominated (though I have a stronger feeling he will be nominated for “The Descendants” instead). I would not look passed Philip Seymour Hoffman, Marisa Tomei, and even Evan Rachel Wood to be nominated either.

Best Picture
Grant Heslov (Producer)
George Clooney (Producer)
Brian Oliver (Producer)

Best Director
George Clooney

Best Adapted Screenplay
George Clooney & Grant Heslov
Based on Play by Beau Willimon

Best Actor**
Ryan Gosling

Best Supporting Actor**
George Clooney
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Paul Giamatti
Jeffrey Wright

Best Supporting Actress**
Marisa Tomei
Evan Rachel Wood

Best Cinematography**
Phedon Papamichael, ASC

Best Film Editing
Stephen Mirrione, A.C.E.

Best Art Direction
Sharon Seymour (Production Designer)
Maggie Martin (Set Decorator)

Best Costume Design
Louise Frogley

Best Makeup
Julie Hewett
Waldo Sanchez

Best Sound Mixing
Jon Taylor
Gregg Landaker
Edward Tise

Best Sound Editing
Elmo Weber

Best Visual Effects
Thomas J. Smith
Michele X. Vallillo

Best Original Score
Alexandre Desplat