Let’s keep the voting blather to a minimum and focus on what seem to be the most pivotal factors in this year’s top race.
This category is historically a haven for the quirk, verve, and humor that can’t quite crack the tougher races.
If you want a good cross-section of Oscar habits, look no further than this year’s top five candidates for Best Actress.
See below for a list of the films that just missed making it onto our list of the best films of 2011, followed by our contributors’ individual ballots.