Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role

Josh Brolin for Milk (2008)
Robert Downey Jr. for Tropic Thunder (2008)
Philip Seymour Hoffman for Doubt (2008/I)
Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight (2008)
Michael Shannon for Revolutionary Road (2008)

Heapster Predictions

Carlene:
I want to say PSH for Doubt, because he was, as per usual, phenomenal, but given the Academy’s penchant for handing out Oscars all willy-nilly in sympathy, I say Heath for The Dark Knight.
Winner: Heath Ledger

David:
Winner: Philip Seymour Hoffman

Yaschuk:
Robert Downey Jr. (because I want a comedy to win something, but this is probably going to go to Heath Ledger)
Winner: Robert Downey Jr.

Marshall:
I cannot see this going to anyone but Heath Ledger. Kudos to the Academy for nominating Robert Downey Jr. They usually overlook great comedy performances. This year, for anyone without the last name of Ledger, it will be an honor just to be nominated.
Winner: Heath Ledger

Kevin:
For supporting actor I say confidently Heath Ledger for one of the most thrilling and frightening performances I have ever seen. And with no bias towards it being a Batman film this time.
Winner: Heath Ledger

Tyler:
He deserves this, regardless of circumstance.
Winner: Heath Ledger

Grant:
Robert Downey… Robert Downey… Robert Downey… MAN I want him to win SOOOO bad, and it is true the Academy does toss Academy Awards around willy nilly for sympathy, but I must say that Heath is probably one of the most deserving of all of the people that have gotten sympathy votes in the past. And is it bad that I want there to be a fight on stage between Heath’s dad and Matilda over accepting the statue?
Winner: Heath Ledger

Our Prediction

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role

Amy Adams for Doubt (2008/I)
Penélope Cruz for Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
Viola Davis for Doubt (2008/I)
Taraji P. Henson for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Marisa Tomei for The Wrestler (2008)

Heapster Predictions

Carlene:
They need to give this award to Amy Adams in Doubt.
Winner: Amy Adams

David:
Winner: Marisa Tomei

Yaschuk:
Amy Adams (blind guess here, but my second guess is Marisa Tomei)
Winner: Amy Adams

Marshall:
Good performances all around, but the one that stayed with me the most is Marisa Tomei.
Winner; Marisa Tomei

Kevin:
Marisa Tomei for the wrestler because she finally found a role that she played well.
Winner: Marisa Tomei

Tyler:
I thought she was extraordinary in Doubt.
Winner: Amy Adams

Grant:
This is actually a tough one for me… Very very VERY tough… but I am going to have to go with the woman that was willing to be very very VERY naked throughout her film.
Winner: Marisa Tomei

Our Prediction

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