Probably settling for a nomination.

For now, Ive put together my predictions for how the Best Actor Oscar race stands.

So lets get started.

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[Last updated January 8th]

Frontrunners

1.

Casey Affleck Manchester by the Sea

2.

Denzel Washington Fences

3.

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Ryan Gosling La La Land

4.

Andrew Garfield Hacksaw Ridge

5.

So which one has the edge?

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And then theresLa La LandfrontmanRyan Gosling.

In the Mix

6.

Joel Edgerton Loving

7.

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Andrew Garfield Silence

8.

Otherwise, it’s a pretty thin field.

Still, a nomination for Garfield isn’t out of the question.

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Outside Contenders

9.Chris Pine -Hell or High Water

10.

Matthew McConaughey Gold

11.

Warren Beatty Rules Dont Apply

12.

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Michael Keaton The Founder

13.

Adam Driver -Paterson

Hell or High Wateris a curious film this Oscar season.

For now, if you missed any previous Oscar Beat piecesclick here.

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