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The Oscars are just nine days away.

If not, look to Damien Chazelle to take home another statue.

Film Editing: Tom Cross,La La LandCross won before for Chazelle’sWhiplash.

One little Oscar is the least the Academy can do.

Original Score:La La LandJustin Hurwitz spent seven years getting the score forLa La Landjust right.

How could the man who created these memorable themes not win?

That would mean good news for Lin-Manuel Miranda’sMoanatune, but it’s still a long shot.

Animated Short:PiperIn a race betweenPiperandPearl, let’s pick the one from Pixar.

Documentary Feature:O.J.

Made in AmericaIt’s doubtful that the doc’s five-part, seven-plus-hour structure will hamper its chances.

But if it does, expect Netflix’s13THto swoop in.

Plus, it’s got the support of Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart, which doesn’t hurt.