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The only real threat is Barry Jenkins for his rich, restrainedMoonlight.

Oscar Nominee for Best Picture - La La Land

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Best Actress: Emma Stone,La La LandIt’s been a fine year for women in film.

Stone has the edge.

Plus, she’s the only actress whose movie is also nominated for Best Picture.

La La Land (2016)Damien Chazelle directs Emma Stone

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And this year, that should matter.

Best Supporting Actor: Mahershala Ali,MoonlightLucas Hedges felt brand new inManchester By the Sea.

Jeff Bridges played a racist old cowboy with aplomb inHell or High Water.

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Michael Shannon stole every scene he could inNocturnal Animals.

And Dev Patel was riveting inLion.

But the statue is going to Mahershala Ali.

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Best Supporting Actress: Viola Davis,FencesViola.

The three-time nominee never makes a false move as the heart ofFences.

Moonlight

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