“I think 'Atonement' should win. It's an awesome love story that's really truthful about the way things work out. It hurts your soul, but it's so good.”

— Alex Beshk, Catawba College sophomore, Mission Viejo, Calif.

“I think 'No Country for Old Men' is going to win, but I think 'Atonement' should win. It won't because it didn't get a nomination for best director or best actor, and it seems like British films are on the outs with the academy.”

— Mike Anderson, graduate teaching assistant, Lawrence

“I've only seen one of the movies nominated. It's really the only one I would go see, and that's 'Juno.' It's nice to see something that's more original and more about the younger experience nominated, so I hope it wins.”

— Scott Winer, freelance sports producer/director, Lawrence

“'Atonement.' I like the romance and the historical period, and it's poignant that one person's actions so dramatically alter the lives of other people.”

— Morgan Beggs, Kansas University graduate student, Lawrence