Any thoughts about potential Oscar nominees from this year's movies?

Question

I know most of the big contenders don't open until November and December, but I'm curious to hear thoughts about movies that have come out so far this year. Here's mine

Best Picture
-Michael Clayton

Best Actor
-George Clooney - Michael Clayton
-Tommy Lee Jones - In the Valley of Elah
-Viggo Mortenson - Eastern Promises (I don't expect this to stick)
-Samuel L Jackson - Black Snake Moan (I don't expect this to stick)

Best Actress
-Jodie Foster - The Brave One
-Naomi Watts - Eastern Promises
-Christina Ricci - Black Snake Moan

Best Supporting Actor
-Tom Wilkinson - Michael Clayton
-Chris Cooper - Breach

Best Supporting Actress
-Tilda Swinton - Michael Clayton

Animated Feature
-Ratatouille

Original Screenplay
-Michael Clayton

Adapted Screenplay
-Bridge to Terabithia
-The Bourne Ultimatum
-300

I know it's not likely, but I wouldn't be totally surprised to see a Best Actress nomination for Lindsay Lohan and/or a Supporting Actress nomination for Jane Fonda from Georgia Rule.

Answer 1

I like some of your answers. I would like to see nominations for:

Best Picture
- Michael Clayton
- In the Valley of Elah
- Eastern Promises

Best Actor
- George Clooney "Michael Clayton"
- Russell Crowe/Christian Bale "3:10 to Yuma"
- Tommy Lee Jones "In the Valley of Elah"
- Viggo Mortensen "Eastern Promises"

Best Actress
- Naomi Watts "Eastern Promises"
- Charlize Theron "In the Valley of Elah"

Supporting Actor
- Tom Wilkinson "Michael Clayton"
- Ben Foster "3:10 to Yuma"
- Vincent Cassel "Eastern Promises"

Supporting Actress
- Tilda Swinton "Michael Clayton"
- Susan Sarandon "In the Valley of Elah"

Answer 2

I like Ratatouille i thought it was brilliant and it totally deserves an award for best animated feature.

I've heard that Benicio Del Toro is a potential best actor nominee for Things We Lost In the Fire. There's buzz that Jodie Foster will get a best actress nomination for The Brave One. The Bourne Ultimatum might get a nomination for adapted screen play. i love that show!!

Eastern Promises will be nominated for a few categories but as i have not watched most of these films, i can't give my opinions on them.