PLAYERS Conventional Wisdom Howards End (+/-) Emma Thompson is Best Actress front runner, but Brit flick won’t connect. Malcolm X (+/-) Denzel solid for Actor nomination. But Hollywood always disses Spike. Unforgiven (+) Oscar will make Clint’s day for Best Director. But too downbeat for sweep. Crying Came (+) Twisty romance is dark horse for Screenplay, Director-and Picture. A Few Good Men (+) Cliche crowd-pleaser is front runner for Picture. Semper fi, Jack. Aladdin (-) Sorry, Mickey. Robin’s great, but the Academy doesn’t do Best Voice.
