2009 Oscar Predictions: Previewing the Best Films of 2008

Published: March 8, 2008, 7:06 pm

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Paramount)David Fincher directs Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett in this story, based on a F. Scott Fitzgerald book, about a man who ages in reverse. The concept sounds positively intriguing to us and every single major player attached is coming off a big hit. Fincher directed last year's underrated Zodiac, Blanchett was nominated twice for The Golden Age and I'm Not There and Brad Pitt exceeded expectations in The Assasination of Jesse James. The film also features current Supporting Actress winner Tilda Swinton. Put them all together and it could be nothing short of magic.Australia (20th Century Fox)After a long hiatus, Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge) is back with this epic love story about two people who embark on a journey herding cattle across the outback, and then must survive numerous obstacles including bombing by Japanese forces. Once again, Luhrmann has enlisted the services of his leading lady Nicole Kidman and teamed

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