Best Picture:
Winner: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Nominees:
Slumdog Millionaire
Frost/Nixon
Milk
The Dark Knight
Reason: Slumdog Millionaire was critical favorite, but Benjamin Button had starpower, a well-respected director, and a sentimental storyline. The Dark Knight does get a nom after all.
Best Director: David Fincher, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Nominees:
Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire
Christopher Nolan, The Dark Knight
Gus Van Sant, Milk
Woody Allen, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Reasons: Fincher is almost a lock for Best Director. He beats out the competition pretty handily and finally gets recognition. Woody Allen sneaks onto the board since he is a veteran, is beloved by Hollywood, and made his best movie in years. He bumps a more deserving Ron Howard out of the way.
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