....And Cut

Here are my picks for who will get an Oscar nod for Best Director

Fernando Meirelles-The Constant Gardener
Paul Haggis-Crash
Woody Allen-Match Point
Ang Lee-Brokeback Mountain
Ron Howard-Cinderella Man

I am taking a chance on Howard (and Haggis) and if Howard doesn't make it in then it should be Clooney for Good Night, and Good Luck. Also Spielberg could sneak in for Munich

The Queen of the Ball

Here are my pics for the Best Picture noms

The Constant Gardener
Good Night, And Good Luck
Brokeback Mountain
Walk The Line
Cinderella Man

A History Of Violence (though it was truly too violent) and Match Point (although I think a better directing choice) could sneak in.