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Tim Briody: Being only October, it's the clubhouse leader at the moment. That will likely change but I can't see it not getting a Best Picture nomination at the very least. The solid box office can only help its chances.

Max Braden: I think everyone who's anyone gives the film strong praise, and that may carry through the next three months. But I could also see it peaking a little early, getting eclipsed by flashier titles, and being seen as a pet project, given a consolation of a writing nomination but not the other categories. I don't expect any buyer's remorse from vote casters, it's just that group think can ebb and flow, and it wouldn't surprise me if this movie gets overshadowed come award time.

Kim Hollis: Argo really does have everything going for it. It's well-loved by both critics and audiences. It's going to be financially successful. Its premise is culturally relevant, and will continue to be as we move toward the election and foreign policy is discussed significantly. Argo is a film that proves Affleck is a true force to be reckoned with in Hollywood, and it really is the true front-runner at the moment. As others have mentioned, that can change as other films are released over the next couple of months, but I see no reason for Argo to receive the kind of backlash that some awards contenders do as time passes.

David Mumpower: So much can happen between now and Oscar nominations day. A little over two years ago, we all felt strongly that The Town would be a major factor during awards season. Only Jeremy Renner wound up with an Academy Awards nomination. I think we all agree that his performance was the strongest in the film and that at least the Academy chose wisely. Argo strikes me as a stronger contender due to the subject matter. It is political in the best way. Nobody has to take sides here. All that is asked of the viewer is that they be anti-terrorism and pro-heroism. That is an important consideration as the lack of controversy could propel the film further than a more divisive topic. I am inclined to believe that unless we are blown away by quality films over the next 10 weeks, Argo gets a Best Picture nomination.

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