Will best film editing go to "Argo, " the taut minimalism of "Zero Dark Thirty" or the careful rhythms of "Life of Pi"?

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There are a few possible Supporting Actor choices, too, and it is sure to receive nominations for Best Film Editing (which it will likely win), Best Sound Editing, and Best Sound Mixing.

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If we look at the nominees for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Film Editing, the films actually best poised to win according to historical indicators are Lincoln, Silver Linings Playbook, and Life of Pi.

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Regardless, it will definitely grab nominations for Best Visual Effects, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, and likely at least one for Best Editing (either Film, Sound, or both).

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But the rest of the cast are superb as well, and I think it will get some Oscar nods as well, not to mention much-deserved nominations for Best Editing (Film and Sound) and Best Sound Mixing.

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It also took home Oscars for best supporting actress (Catherine Zeta-Jones), art direction, costume design, sound and film editing.

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