Actors/actresses you feel will win an Oscar in next 10 years or so.

[maveric]

Those who allready dont have one.

Paul Giamatti

Thora Birch

Steve Buscemi

Scarlett Johanson

[ghostsofgiants]

1. Scarlett Johansson

At least I'd like to see it.

[kodi]

6. yeap, a cross between frances mcdormand and lauren bacall

an exceptional actress for her age.

[maveric]

2. OOps! Jennifer Connely won one.

I'll second Scarlett Johanson

[gollygee]

3. Jude Law, Ewan McGregor

my heartthrobs :D

[Placebo]

4. Kate Winslet

She was cheated out of the Oscar she deserved for 'Titanic' by that bitch Helen Hunt.

Now where's Helen Hunt?

...

That's what I thought.

Fuckin' sitcom star up against a world-class female actor? I don't think so.

[saltpoint]

10. Kate Winslet was terrific in FINDING NEVERLAND, too.

Placebo, I think you've got it nailed with this one -- she is the genuine article and deserves better than she's gotten so far.

[Placebo]

11. Absolutely!

She can do more with a look than most actresses can do with a scene full of dialogue.

I cried when I saw 'Finding Neverland' and before that I couldn't remember the last time I cried at a movie! :cry:

[saltpoint]

16. Had the Academy phoned me up, I would have told them to vote for

FINDING NEVERLAND for best film.

Largely on the strength of that cast. Jesus, that was a hell of an ensemble of actors.

As good as Depp was as Barrie, I thought Kate Winslet was a notch better, and the interaction between Julie Christie and the kids was the best that sort of thing has ev3er been done.

I've read for a long time that Julie Christie is one of the most profoundly decent and kind people on earth, and to see her as a stern old bag was a great pleasure.

[Placebo]

20. Even the children were great, I agree.

It shows how fantastic a movie can be, even today, without a lot of special effects, violence, are tons of swearing.

[Withywindle]

14. Absolutely!

Even in a bad movie she's always good! (Wasn't crazy about Titanic overall). She's amazing in Heavenly Creatures and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind as well.

[Placebo]

18. One of my favourite movies...

'Heavenly Creatures', is. :)

[peekaloo]

5. Johnny Depp will win eventually. You named both of the females

I had in mind! Although SJ is probably the more likelier of that duo.

[maveric]

8. Johnny Depp should won it a couple of times allready.

For "Whats happened to Gilbert Grape" and "Benny and Joon", IMHO.

[Tektonik]

7. Jim Carrey

He can't be fucked by the Academy anymore, can he?

[maveric]

12. He's another actor that is primed and ready.

[saltpoint]

9. Placebo has got a winner for sure, I think. Kate Winslet.

What a talent she is.

[lavenderdiva]

13. Patricia Clarkson...

I went to high school with her, and now she's famous! Not to mention a wonderful character actress...

[Singular73]

15. Russel Crowe will win

for Cinderella man, this year.

Best supporting actor will be his trainer/agent, ie, the guy from Sideways.

No question about it.

[maveric]

19. Paul Giamatti.

I mentioned him in the OP.

[saltpoint]

17. maveric, your list is solid, but especially Thora Birch.

I don't think she can be stopped.

Two Oscars in the next 8 years is my prediction for her.