Will 'The Artist' dance away with best picture Oscar?

By Gael Fashingbauer Cooper
Nine films are nominated for best picture at Sunday's Oscars, and if you want to see them before finding out who wins the Academy Award, you have only a few days left.
According to Las Vegas oddsmakers, "The Artist" is the favorite to claim the big prize. And after its star, Jean Dujardin, and director, Michel Hazanavicius, received top honors from the Screen Actors and Directors guilds respectively, it would appear to be Hollywood's favorite as well.
"It's fun, it's emotional, it's about the industry, and the artist, and all those things appeal to people," David Poland, veteran Oscar watcher and founder of MovieCityNews.com, told Reuters. "This is the movie that made people feel good."

"The Descendants" and "The Help" are also in the hunt. Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer were named best actress and best supporting actress at the SAG Awards, and actors are the biggest group of academy voters, which could tip the scales in favor of "The Help" in a close vote.
"The Artist" and "The Descendants" are still in theaters, but many of the nominees, including "The Help," are already on DVD, available via online streaming as well as pay-per-view or On Demand (check with your provider).


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