We're continuing our updated Oscar predictions coverage today as we break down three more major categories: Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Two weeks ago, we shared our updated Best Picture predictions, discussing some of the films we've already seen and others we're still eagerly anticipating. It's become a fun tradition here at The Rolling Tape to spend the months between October and January breaking down two or three Oscar categories at a time as we build toward the highly anticipated Oscar nominations announcement. As we continue to see more films throughout the season, we're gaining a clearer picture of how these races might unfold.

With festivals still underway, many of our regular predictors are out of commission, so we welcome back a returning guest to the series. He made his debut back in August during our massive pre-fall festival Oscar predictions episode, where we tackled all of the above-the-line categories. He's the Benoit Blanc of Oscar sleuthing, always ready to investigate the clues, uncover the evidence, and crack the case of the Academy Awards!

Our guest:
Dean Coburn