Best Achievement in Visual Effects

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008): Eric Barba, Steve Preeg, Burt Dalton, Craig Barron
The Dark Knight (2008): Nick Davis, Chris Corbould, Timothy Webber, Paul J. Franklin
Iron Man (2008): John Nelson, Ben Snow, Daniel Sudick, Shane Mahan

Heapster Predictions

Carlene:
You know, I would say The Dark Knight, but all I can recall about that was that it looked dark. My money is on Iron Man.
Winner: Iron Man

David:
Winner: Iron Man

Yaschuk:
Winner: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Marshall:
Benjamin Button definitely deserves this. To understand that Brad Pitt physically does not appear until about an hour into the film, even though we have seen his performance until then is amazing.
Winner: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Kevin:
Iron Man for visual effects because let’s face facts; being the huge comic geek I am I can actually say that the suit looked damned good and as realistic as I can think it should look.
Winner: Iron Man

Tyler:
Winner: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Grant:
This one is a shoe in, despite Carlene’s desperate need for Button to not win any award… this is going to Button.
Winner: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Our Prediction

Best Achievement in Makeup

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008): Greg Cannom
The Dark Knight (2008): John Caglione Jr., Conor O’Sullivan
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008): Mike Elizalde, Thomas Floutz

Heapster Predictions

Carlene:
The only Oscar that Benjamin Button should receive is this one. Seriously. It should be called “How Awesome are the Makeup Artists in this Flimsy Film”.
Winner: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

David:
Winner: The Dark Knight

Yaschuk:
Winner: The Dark Knight

Marshall:
Even though the Joker’s makeup is sublime, I need to give this to Button as well. Hellboy II is a feast for the eyes as well, but I think Button will just edge it out.
Winner: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Kevin:
Make-up should go to Benjamin Button. While I loved the Joker in the Dark Knight I think the continual make up shifts and changes to Brad Pitt were impressive.
Winner: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Tyler:
Winner: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Grant:
Even though it is a “part 2″, the makeup still blows me away…
Winner: Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Our Prediction

Best Achievement in Costume Design

Australia (2008): Catherine Martin
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008): Jacqueline West
The Duchess (2008): Michael O’Connor
Milk (2008): Danny Glicker
Revolutionary Road (2008): Albert Wolsky

Heapster Predictions

Carlene:
The Duchess, because old fashioned costumes always look awesome.
Winner: The Duchess

David:
Winner: The Duchess

Yaschuk:
Winner: Australia

Marshall:
Period dramas usually win in this category which is why I am leaning towards The Duchess. However, I think Button is going to clean up in these categories. Especially when I know that David Fincher and his crew went to Levi’s to find out exactly what material would be authentic for each decade.
Winner: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Kevin:
Grant I leave it to you for costume design because let’s face facts; I have not seen any of these films yet. Won’t stop me from answering most of them as previews and clips show plenty, but this one is yours…
Winner: Repo: The Genetic Opera

Tyler:
Winner: Australia

Grant:
Winner: Australia

Our Prediction

Best Achievement in Art Direction

Changeling (2008): James J. Murakami, Gary Fettis
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008): Donald Graham Burt, Victor J. Zolfo
The Dark Knight (2008): Nathan Crowley, Peter Lando
The Duchess (2008): Michael Carlin, Rebecca Alleway
Revolutionary Road (2008): Kristi Zea, Debra Schutt

Heapster Predictions

Carlene:
Let’s try.. Revolutionary Road. For no reason.
Winner: Revolutionary Road

David:
I think this should have been nominated for Best Achievement in Costume Design… but, Art Direction works as well.
Winner: Changeling

Yaschuk:
Winner: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Marshall:
I am voting for Dark Knight because I think the whole design is gorgeous. However, Button just may edge it out.
Winner: The Dark Knight

Kevin:
Dark Knight all the way.
Winner: The Dark Knight

Tyler:
Winner: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Grant:
Winner: Changeling

Our Prediction 3-WAY TIE!

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