1998 Oscar Picks

The Nominees

Who Should Win

Who Will Win

Best Picture
Elizabeth
Life is Beautiful
Saving Private Ryan
Shakespeare in Love
The Thin Red Line

Life is Beautiful

Best Director
Roberto Benigni: Life is Beautiful
Steven Speilberg: Saving Private Ryan
John Madden: Shakespeare in Love
Terrance Malick: The Thin Red Line
Peter Weir: The Truman Show

Steven Speilberg:
Saving Private Ryan

Best Actor
Roberto Benigni: Life is Beautiful
Tom Hanks: Saving Private Ryan
Ian Mckellen: Gods & Monsters
Nick Nolte: Affliction
Edward Nortan: American History X

Best Actress
Cate Blanchett: Elizabeth
Fernanda Montenegro: Central Station
Gwyneth Paltrow: Shakespeare in Love
Meryl Streep: One True Thing
Emily Watson: Hilary and Jackie

Best Supporting Actress
Kathy Bates: Primary Colors
Brenda Blethyn: Little Voice
Judi Dench: Shakespeare in Love
Rachel Griffiths: Hilary and Jackie
Lynn Redgrave: Gods and Monsters