BEST PICTURE“La La Land”“Moonlight”“Manchester by the Sea”“Fences”“Arrival”“Lion”“Hell or High Water”“Hidden Figures”“Hacksaw Ridge”Spoiler“Silence”Analysis: Six movies — “La La Land,” “Manchester,” “Moonlight,” “Arrival,” “Fences” and “Lion” — earned enough guild recognition in the past few weeks to assure a nomination here. More academy voters have seen her than any other contender here, aside from Stone. That might give her an edge, and Streep certainly won a few votes with her speech at the Golden Globes. Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times "Fences" actress Viola Davis shows off her trophy at the Golden Globes. "Fences" actress Viola Davis shows off her trophy at the Golden Globes.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 16, 2017 15:01 UTC