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Aileesa Lim Manila, Philippines "George Clooney for most adorable presenter" Richard Brophy Michigan, USA "Little Miss Sunshine is everyone's favourite underdog" Laura Forrest Ealing, London "The smart money is on Helen Mirren and Forest Whitaker"

Dieter Rogiers Belgium "The best picture race is no clearer now than it was a month ago" Sarah Griffin Republic of Ireland "Oscar can get sick of hearing about a film being a 'certain bet'" Scott Williams Melbourne, Australia "I tip a photo-finish between Babel and The Departed"

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