The Nation's Newspaper looks for trends in this year's batch of Oscar nominees. Read comments from industry insiders on the Academy Awards race.

Film critic Ed Guthmann provides an overview of the 2000 Academy Award nominations. Find out the surprises and the shut-outs.

Writer Andrew O'Hehir discusses this year's picks for Oscar nominations. Find out why he thinks Denzel Washington will take home an award.

KRON resident critic Jan Wahl looks over the list of nominees and tells viewers her favorites to win. Video clip requires RealPlayer.

Critic Desson Howe expresses surprise that "The Cider House Rules" reaped seven Oscar nominations. Watch a RealVideo clip for his commentary.

NPR's call-in show focuses on the 2000 Oscar nominees. Listen to a RealAudio broadcast featuring guests Kenneth Turan and Leonard Maltin.