• Nathaniel Rogers goes back to the well with some updated Oscar predictions. [The Film Experience]

• Charles McGrath writes up the upcoming “Revolutionary Road” release. [New York Times]

• Philip French remembers a bleak year in cinema. [The Guardian]

• Similarly, John Horn notes the box office success of some challenging films this holiday season. [Los Angeles Times]

• Speaking of challenging films, Andrew O’Hehir talks to Steven Soderbergh about “Che.” [Beyond the Multiplex]

• Susan King, meanwhile, talks to Brian Goodman about his life-turned-movie in “What Doesn’t Kill You.” [Los Angeles Times]

• Andy Serkis comes out from behind the CGI masks of his most famous performances into acceptance as a fine actor. [The Times]

• Donna Freydkin chats it up with “Seven Pounds” star Will Smith. [USA Today]

• Glenn Kenny on Hollywood finally turning classics into digital masterpieces. [Popular Mechanics]