Clay Smith's Oscar Noms Recap & Predictions

The 81st Annual Academy Award nominations are in, and "The Insider" resident film guru Clay Smith weighs in on this year's choices, who was overlooked -- and who may take home the gold. Watch the video!

"It was a big day for Oscar," says Clay. "A few snubs, a couple of surprises, plus the little movie that could."

Of course, that little movie is director Danny Boyle's 'Slumdog Millionaire,' which garnered 10 nominations, including Best Picture, behind 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button''s 13 noms.

"The Best Picture race is going to come down to the battle between David & Goliath," says Clay. "'Slumdog' may be the underdog right now, but it just may end up the top dog come Oscar night."

Watch "The Insider" for more with Clay and the Oscars!

Published 1/22/09 by the Insider

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  • From "Yours truely WHB" to the Oscars! You still right on top of what is great in entertainment.
    Love you
    xo Linnie
    Anonymous 2/1/09 Reply
  • Clay's energy just makes me want to see all the one's he reviews! Clay is a film maker's best friend!!
    Anonymous 1/30/09 Reply
  • Clay Smith is a breath of fresh air. He seems knowledgeable and gives me just the info I need to decided whether or not to see a movie. Keep up the good work.
    Anonymous 1/25/09 Reply
  • PERFECT ANALYSES SINCE HE WAS 12 YEARS OLD DOING HIS OPINION OF THE WEEKLY TOP 40 TO ME.
    GARRETT
    Anonymous 1/23/09 Reply
  • I love Clay's crisp commentary and his enthusiasm. He gives quick overviews in a concise way which I appreciate. I would like to hear his reviews on a regular basis. Thanks.
    Anonymous 1/23/09 Reply
  • That's what I want to know. Just give me the bottom line.
    Anonymous 1/23/09 Reply
  • Clay does a great job of summing it up. Very objective, insightful and a great sense of who does what right.
    Anonymous 1/22/09 Reply
  • Poor Leo:'(
    NeverLetGo 1/22/09 Reply
  • Hooray for Clay Smith. He gets it right more than any of the long-time, top-seated critics. I like the way he gives information not just opinions, so I know he's a true fan and not a hypester. Most of all I love his passion for the films and their...
    rocknrose 1/22/09 Reply
  • Clay Smith does an awesome job summing up the Oscar nominees. He should be on the air more. This segment gives me a quick way to catch up on the films I should see before the Oscars. Thanks!
    Anonymous 1/22/09 Reply