BUZZMETER

This year’s hottest lead actress race is between Kate Winslet and . . . Kate Winslet. Will she get nominated for her role as an unhappy suburban housewife in “Revolutionary Road” or for her turn as an illiterate former concentration camp guard in the drama “The Reader”? Of course, she could get nominated for both if she gets into the supporting actress category, but will that somehow backfire? Find out how our panel of Oscarologists feel in the always-updated Buzzmeter panel.

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THE FEINBERG FILES

“You realize Ben has kissed all of us. Passionately. He’s a great kisser.”

-- Patricia Clarkson,

having fun with fellow “Elegy” cast members Dennis Hopper, Penelope Cruz and Ben Kingsley talking to Scott Feinberg backstage at the Gotham Awards in New York City. See video of the rest of the interview at the Feinberg Files blog.

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THE POLL

Which Oscar season must-have is on your holiday list?

A. David Thomson’s book “Have You Seen . . . ?”

B. “The Dark Knight” on DVD

C. Flat-screen TV

(to see all the winners in HD)

D. None of the above

Go online to TheEnvelope .com to cast your vote.

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