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January 06, 2009

Scripter nod to 'Iron Man'

"Iron Man," often referred to as the thinking man's superhero, became the first blockbuster of the summer, and now it's a surprise contender for the USC Libraries Scripter Award.

Why isn't "The Dark Knight" in the running? THR explains here. Vague hint: The awards are for adapted material.

In the derby:

"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"

"The Reader"

"Revolutionary Road"

"Slumdog Millionaire"

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Oscar Contenders

So "The Dark Knight" didn't make it into the final five after all, never mind that critical and popular support. Let's just call the comic-inspired mega-hit "The Biggest Snubee."

Here are the best picture contenders in a race that, two weeks away from the Oscars, seems to be a foregone conclusion ("Slumdog") unless there's a come-from-behind possibility ("The Reader" anyone?)

"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," with Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett; the politically timely "Milk;" rags-to-riches fairy tale, "Slumdog Millionaire," Holocaust best-seller-based drama "The Reader," and Watergate-era biopic "Frost/Nixon."

Could "Button" and "Slumdog" split the vote, allowing another film to take the prize? Doesn't seem likely. After having clung to "Button" for months as what we thought would be the Academy voters' top vhoice, our money's now on "Slumdog." Momentum can't be ignored.

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