An Academy voter's notes

In advance of the Oscar ceremony this weeked, several people have asked me (that means more than two) to post my picks once again on how the Academy will vote – not how I voted. That’s supposed to be a secret but I’ll tell you one – I simply “passed” on Best Picture, didn’t see a nominee that was “up to snuff.” So, in the interest of everyone winning their office pools (don’t blame me if you lose), I will pull out the old ouija board tonight and run down the categories.