Magic 8 Ball's Oscar Predictions

The Oscars are on this Sunday, so we consulted the Magic 8 Ball on the big three categories. We asked it 5 times for each nominee, and its predictions actually seem in line with prevailing opinion. Pretty spooky, considering the 8 Ball’s favorite movie of 2005 was Must Love Dogs.

Best Picture

Brokeback Mountain - 80%
Yes, Yes, Yes, My Sources Say No, Signs Point to Yes

Capote - 0%
My Sources Say No, Cannot Predict Now, Outlook Not So Good, Cannot Predict Now, Don't Count On It

Crash - 20%
Better Not Tell You Now, Ask Again Later, Concentrate and Ask Again, Yes, Very Doubtful

Good Night, and Good Luck - 60%
Without a Doubt, Outlook Good, My Sources Say No, As I See It Yes, Better Not Tell You Now

Munich - 60%
Yes, Without a Doubt, Reply Hazy Try Again, Outlook Good, My Sources Say No


Best Actress

Judi Dench - 40%
Concentrate and Ask Again, Concentrate and Ask Again, Concentrate and Ask Again, It Is Decidedly So, It Is Certain

Felicity Huffman- 0%
Ask Again Later, Cannot Predict Now, Very Doubtful. Better Not Tell You Now, My Reply Is No

Keira Knightley - 40%
As I See It Yes, Very Doubtful, As I See It Yes, My Sources Say No, Outlook Not So Good

Charlize Theron - 20%
Cannot Predict Now, My Reply Is No, My Sources Say No, As I See It Yes, Don't Count On It

Reese Witherspoon - 60%
It Is Certain, Yes, My Sources Say No, You May Rely On It, Outlook Not So Good


Best Actor

Philip Seymour Hoffman - 60%
My Reply Is No. My Reply Is No, Most Likely, You May Rely On It, It Is Decidedly So

Terrence Howard - 40%
Better Not Tell You Now, Reply Hazy Try Again, Yes, My Sources Say No, Signs Point to Yes

Heath Ledger - 60%
You May Rely On It, Without a Doubt, My Reply Is No, Concentrate and Ask Again, Most Likely

Joaquin Phoenix - 60%
Cannot Predict Now, Outlook Good, Without a Doubt, Ask Again Later, It Is Decidedly So

David Strathairn - 40%
It Is Decidedly So, Better Not Tell You Now, Don't Count On It, My Sources Say No, Signs Point to Yes

Got a question for the Magic 8 Ball? Post a comment with your Yes-or-No Question or email it to handsintheairmail@gmail.com, and we'll post the answers according to our balls!