OSCAR PREDICTION: Adapted Screenplay:
Brian Helgeland, Mystic River -- Should win and will win. Well written story that reveals key points slowly and satisfyingly.
Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King -- This movie will probably win in the bigger categories.
Gary Ross, Seabiscuit -- Very little chance of winning.
Robert Pulcini & Shari Springer Berman, American Splendor -- DID NOT SEE -- Has some good buzz and could be a surprise winner.
Braulio Mantovani, City of God -- DID NOT SEE