The nominees:
Annette Bening, "Nyad"
Lily Gladstone, "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Sandra Hüller, "Anatomy of a Fall"
Carey Mulligan, "Maestro"
Emma Stone, "Poor Things"
Who will win: Lily Gladstone, "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Gladstone's riveting performance as a member of the Osage nation who is slowly being killed so that greedy White men can inherit her wealth is the favorite to take the prize.
Under the guidance of Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio as her acting partner, Gladstone delivers a work worthy of the esteemed company she's around.
Who should win: Emma Stone, "Poor Things"
I respect Gladstone's tour-de-force performance, but for me, Emma Stone is proving with every performance that she's the best actor of her generation.
Her dark comedic talents are on full display in "Poor Things," and I can't think of any other actor who would have been able to pull off this role other than her.
Who could surprise us: If Emma Stone wins, it would be a surprise to most, though not for me.