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• 22/04/2024 at 6:00 pm EST - Amy Remeikis (Political Journalist for The Guardian)

Completed AMAs

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• Senator Malcolm Roberts (Pauline Hanson's One Nation) - AMA Link 23/02/2023
• Owen Miller (Fusion Party) - AMA Link 07/03/2023
• Senator Jordon Steele-John (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 15/03/2023
• James Mullan (Willoughby), Edmund McGrath (Lane Cove), Heather Armstrong (North Sydney) (NSW Greens) - AMA Link 22/03/2023
• Patrick Gorman, MP - Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister (Australian Labor Party) - AMA Link 28/03/2023
• Senator Fatima Payman (Australian Labor Party) - AMA Link 05/04/2023
• Senator Tammy Tyrrell (Jacqui Lambie Network) - AMA Link 13/04/2023
• Senator David Shoebridge (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 04/05/2023
• Kate Chaney, MP (Independent) - AMA Link 08/06/2023
• Belinda Jones (Independent candidate in Fadden by-election) - AMA Link 15/06/2023
• Suzette Luyken (Legalise Cannabis Australia candidate in Fadden by-election) - AMA Link 29/06/2023
• Max Chandler-Mather (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 31/08/2023
• Senator David Shoebridge (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 27/10/2023
• Dr Andrew Leigh, MP (Australian Labor Party) - AMA Link 01/02/2024
• Ed Carroll (Australian Progessives) - AMA Link 15/03/2024
• Max Chandler-Mather (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 20/03/2024
• Cr William Bourke (Treasurer and Founder of Sustainable Australia Party) - AMA Link 28/03/2024
• Senator Malcolm Roberts (Pauline Hanson's One Nation) - AMA Link 10/04/2024

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As always, #1 slot does not mean that they're my winner pick, just that they're the most likely nominee. Reddit has a character limit and I go kinda crazy with these so I'll include a link to my elongated list at the bottom.

Picture

1. Dune: Part Two, Warner Bros. Pictures
2. Blitz, Apple Studios
3. Conclave, Focus Features
4. A Real Pain, Searchlight Pictures
5. Hedda, Amazon MGM Studios
6. Sing Sing, A24
7. Pedro Páramo, Netflix
8. Bird, TBD
9. Dìdi, Focus Features
10. The Fire Inside, Amazon MGM Studios
11. The Room Next Door, Sony Pictures Classics
12. Civil War, A24
13. Maria, TBD
14. His Three Daughters, Netflix
15. Gladiator II, Paramount Pictures
16. The Piano Lesson, Netflix
17. Parthenope, A24
18. Joker: Folie à Deux, Warner Bros. Pictures
19. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Warner Bros. Pictures
20. Hard Truths, Bleeker Street

Director

1. Steve McQueen, Blitz
2. Denis Villeneuve, Dune: Part Two
3. Edward Berger, Conclave
4. Andrea Arnold, Bird
5. Nia DaCosta, Hedda
6. Pablo Almodóvar, The Room Next Door
7. Paolo Sorrentino, Parthenope
8. Rodrigo Prieto, Pedro Parámo
9. Jacques Audiard, Emilia Perez
10. Pablo Larraín, Maria

Actor

1. Ralph Fiennes, Conclave
2. Colman Domingo, Sing Sing
3. Barry Keoghan, Bird
4. Tenoch Huerta, Pedro Páramo
5. John David Washington, The Piano Lesson
6. Daniel Craig, Queer
7. Wagner Moura, Civil War
8. Sebastian Stan, A Different Man
9. Gael García Bernal; Holland, Michigan
10. Paul Mescal, Gladiator II

Actress

1. Tessa Thompson, Hedda
2. Angelina Jolie, Maria
3. Carrie Coon, His Three Daughters
4. Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Hard Truths
5. Amy Adams, Nightbitch
6. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tuesday
7. Tilda Swinton, The Room Next Door
8. Kirsten Dunst, Civil War
9. Lady Gaga, Joker: Folie à Deux
10. Nicole Kidman; Holland, Michigan

Supporting Actor

1. Samuel L. Jackson, The Piano Lesson
2. Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
3. Stanley Tucci, Conclave
4. Franz Rogowski, Bird
5. John Lithgow, Conclave
6. Harris Dickinson, Blitz
7. Clarence Maclin, Sing Sing
8. Denzel Washington, Gladiator II
9. Callum Turner, Hedda
10. Stephen Graham, Blitz

Supporting Actress

1. Saorise Ronan, Blitz
2. Joan Chen, Dìdi
3. Nina Hoss, Hedda
4. Natasha Lyonne, His Three Daughters
5. Giovanna Zacarías, Pedro Páramo
6. Danielle Deadwyler, The Piano Lesson
7. Isabella Rossellini, Conclave
8. Eve Hewson, Hedda
9. Elizabeth Olsen, His Three Daughters
10. Kathy Burke, Blitz

Adapted Screenplay

1. Peter Straughan, Conclave
2. Greg Kwedar, Sing Sing
3. Nia DaCosta, Hedda
4. Barry Jenkins, The Fire Inside
5. Mateo Gil, Pedro Páramo
6. Denis Villenueve and Jon Spaihts, Dune: Part Two
7. Marielle Heller, Nightbitch
8. Virgil Williams and Malcolm Washington, The Piano Lesson
9. Justin Kuritzkes, Queer
10. Eric Roth and Robert Zemeckis, Here

Original Screenplay

1. Jesse Eisenberg, A Real Pain
2. Andrea Arnold, Bird
3. Pedro Almodóvar, The Room Next Door
4. Sean Wang, Dìdi
5. Steve McQueen, Blitz
6. David Lowery, Mother Mary
7. Steven Knight, Maria
8. Alex Garland, Civil War
9. Umberto Contarello and Paolo Sorrentino, Parthenope
10. Daina O. Pusić, Tuesday

Animated Feature

1. Spellbound, Apple Studios
2. The Wild Robot, Universal Pictures
3. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, Warner Bros. Pictures
4. Inside Out 2, Walt Disney Pictures
5. The Glassworker, TBD
6. The Most Precious of Cargoes, TBD
7. Mufasa: The Lion King, Walt Disney Pictures
8. Sauvages!, TBD
9. Memoir of a Snail, TBD
10. Flow, TBD

Documentary

Shortlist Slots: 15

1. Daughters, Netflix
2. Sugarcane, National Geographic
3. The Beauty of Gaza, TBD
4. The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, Netflix
5. Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa, Netflix
6. Dahomey, MUBI
7. Power, Netflix
8. Learn/Apprende, TBD
9. No Other Land, TBD

International Feature

Eligibility Window: 1 November 2023 - 30 September 2024
Shortlist Slots: 15

1. Evil Does Not Exist, Japan (Japanese)
2. Pedro Páramo, Mexico (Spanish)
3. Parthenope, Italy (Italian/Neapolitan)
4. Emilia Perez, France (Spanish)
5. Kill the Jockey, Argentina (Spanish)
6. Kneecap, Ireland (Irish Gaelic)
7. The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, Norway (Norwegian/Danish)
8. All We Imagine as Light, India (Malayalam/Hindi)
9. Grand Tour, Portugal (Portuguese)
10. Dahomey, Senegal (French)
11. Dying, Germany (German)
12. The Girl with the Needle, Denmark (Danish)
13. Last Shadow at First Light, Singapore (Japanese/Mandarin)
14. Motel Destino, Brazil (Portuguese)
15. The Seed Of The Sacred Fig, Iran (Persian)

Cinematography

1. Greig Fraser, Dune: Part Two
2. Edward Lachman, Maria
3. Rina Yang, The Fire Inside
4. Nico Aguilar, Pedro Páramo
5. Yorick Le Saux, Blitz
6. Rob Hardy, Civil War
7. Stéphane Fontaine, Conclave
8. Lawrence Sher, Joker: Folie à Deux
9. Sean Bobbitt, Hedda
10. Robbie Ryan, Bird

Costume Design

1. Jacqueline West, Dune: Part Two
2. Jacqueline Durran, Blitz
3. Paul Tazewell, Wicked: Part One
4. David Crossman and Janty Yates, Gladiator II
5. Massimo Cantini Parrini, Maria
6. Lisy Christl, Conclave
7. Arianne Phillips, Joker: Folie à Deux
8. Shirley Kurata, Opus
9. Francine Jamison-Tanchuck, The Piano Lesson
10. Jenny Beaven, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Editing

1. Joe Walker, Dune: Part Two
2. Peter Sciberras, Blitz
3. Nick Emerson, Conclave
4. Harry Yoon, The Fire Inside
5. Jake Roberts, Civil War
6. Jeff Groth, Joker: Folie à Deux
7. Sam Restivo and Claire Simpson, Gladiator II
8. Marco Costa, Challengers
9. Joe Bini, Bird
10. Margaret Sixel and Eliot Knapman, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Hair and Make-Up

Shortlist Slots: 15

1. Dune: Part Two
2. Civil War
3. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
4. Monkey Man
5. A Different Man
6. Hit Man
7. The Apprentice
8. Joker: Folie à Deux
9. Wicked: Part One
10. The Fire Inside
11. Gladiator II
12. Borderlands
13. Maria
14. Nosferatu
15. Challengers

Production Design

1. Zsuzsanna Sipos, Patrice Vermette, and Shane Vieau; Dune: Part Two
2. Arthur Max, Elli Griff, and Jille Azis; Gladiator II
3. Adam Stockhausen and Anna Pinnock, Blitz
4. Suzie Davies and Cynthia Sleiter, Conclave
5. Nathan Crowley, Wicked: Part One
6. Eugenio Caballero and Carlos Y. Jacques, Pedro Páramo
7. Caty Maxey and Lizbeth Ayala, Civil War
8. Mark Friedberg, Joker: Folie à Deux
9. Guy Hendrix Dyas and Sandro Piccarozzi, Maria
10. Colin Gibson and Katie Sharrock, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Score

Shortlist Slots: 20

1. Volker Bertelmann, Conclave
2. Hans Zimmer, Dune: Part Two
3. Alan Menken, Spellbound
4. Gustavo Santaolalla, Pedro Páramo
5. Tamar-kali, The Fire Inside
6. Harry Gregson-Williams, Gladiator II
7. Hildur Guðnadóttir, Hedda
8. Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, Challengers
9. Anna Meredith, Tuesday
10. Nicholas Britell, Mufasa: The Lion King
11. Bryce Dessner, Sing Sing
12. Hildur Guðnadóttir, Joker: Folie à Deux
13. Kris Bowers, The Wild Robot
14. Thomas Newman, Kinds of Kindness
15. Siddhartha Khosla, The Idea of You

Song

Shortlist Slots: 15, (max 2 per film)

1. TBD from Diane Warren: Relentless
2. TBD from Kneecap
3. TBD from Spellbound
4. "Not My Fault" from Mean Girls
5. TBD from Joker: Folie à Deux
6. TBD from Wicked: Part One
7. TBD from The Idea of You

Sound

Shortlist Slots: 10

1. Dune: Part Two
2. Civil War
3. Twisters
4. Challengers
5. A Quiet Place: Day One
6. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
7. Blitz
8. Gladiator II
9. The Fire Inside
10. Joker: Folie à Deux

Visual Effects

1. Dune: Part Two
2. Blitz
3. Twisters
4. Civil War
5. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
6. The Fall Guy
7. Wicked: Part One
8. Mufasa: The Lion King
9. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
10. Here

BAFTA Casting

1. Blitz
2. Dìdi
3. Conclave
4. Bird
5. Monkey Man
6. The Nickel Boys
7. Wicked: Part One
8. Sing Sing
9. Pedro Páramo
10. The Apprentice

SAG Ensemble

1. Sing Sing, A24
2. Dune: Part Two, Warner Bros. Pictures
3. Blitz, Apple Studios
4. Conclave, Focus Features
5. Hedda, Amazon MGM Studios
6. Civil War, A24
7. Wicked: Part One, Universal Pictures

Stunts

1. Dune: Part Two, Warner Bros. Pictures
2. The Fall Guy, Universal Pictures
3. Monkey Man, Universal Pictures
4. Joker: Folie à Deux, Warner Bros. Pictures
5. Civil War, A24
6. Blitz, Apple Studios
7. Wicked: Part One, Universal Pictures

DGA First Feature

1. Rachel Morrison, The Fire Inside
2. Sean Wang, Dìdi
3. Agathe Riedinger, Wild Diamond
4. Dev Patel, Monkey Man
5. Ellen Kuras, Lee

My long prediction
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Welcome to the Daily Discussion Thread

This thread is for casual conversation, anything that doesn't warrant it's own thread (repeated topics, surveys, polls etc) and off-topic content. It will only be lightly moderated - basically just don't abuse each other and you're good to go. It's a place for the community to connect and interact a little more freely, so play nice and respect your fellow community members.
If you have a newsworthy article or sub-relevant content please post it directly to the sub as a New Post.

Announcements

• New AMAs - Several New AMAs have been scheduled - check them out below
• Sub Discussion at MetaAusPol - Want to talk about the sub, new ideas, rules or direction? Head over to MetaAusPol

Upcoming AMAs

A big thanks to Bennelong, who is reaching out far and wide to bring some new AMAs to the sub. Please note that our AMAs will be heavily moderated to ensure rules are adhered to. We have MPs graciously putting their hands up for questions and don't need people unduly emboldened by anonymity to start breaking rules.
For a view of how MPs have voted on various issues please use They Vote For You. Please note that your research should not end there as many MPs vote along party lines whilst personally advocating internally for another position, but it can be a useful starting point.
​

• 22/04/2024 at 6:00 pm EST - Amy Remeikis (Political Journalist for The Guardian)

Completed AMAs

​

• Senator Malcolm Roberts (Pauline Hanson's One Nation) - AMA Link 23/02/2023
• Owen Miller (Fusion Party) - AMA Link 07/03/2023
• Senator Jordon Steele-John (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 15/03/2023
• James Mullan (Willoughby), Edmund McGrath (Lane Cove), Heather Armstrong (North Sydney) (NSW Greens) - AMA Link 22/03/2023
• Patrick Gorman, MP - Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister (Australian Labor Party) - AMA Link 28/03/2023
• Senator Fatima Payman (Australian Labor Party) - AMA Link 05/04/2023
• Senator Tammy Tyrrell (Jacqui Lambie Network) - AMA Link 13/04/2023
• Senator David Shoebridge (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 04/05/2023
• Kate Chaney, MP (Independent) - AMA Link 08/06/2023
• Belinda Jones (Independent candidate in Fadden by-election) - AMA Link 15/06/2023
• Suzette Luyken (Legalise Cannabis Australia candidate in Fadden by-election) - AMA Link 29/06/2023
• Max Chandler-Mather (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 31/08/2023
• Senator David Shoebridge (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 27/10/2023
• Dr Andrew Leigh, MP (Australian Labor Party) - AMA Link 01/02/2024
• Ed Carroll (Australian Progessives) - AMA Link 15/03/2024
• Max Chandler-Mather (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 20/03/2024
• Cr William Bourke (Treasurer and Founder of Sustainable Australia Party) - AMA Link 28/03/2024
• Senator Malcolm Roberts (Pauline Hanson's One Nation) - AMA Link 10/04/2024

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The second installment of my "Yes, No, Maybe So" slate of predictions, where I lay out my wide pool of contenders and weigh each of their pros and cons. My first entry for the Best Picture field was received well enough, so I figured I'd keep going. I hope these are fun to parse through and prove useful when you make your own predictions.
I'm sure I'm leaving out some viable contenders, but these are the 20 names that stood out to me the most while surveying the field:

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE

ANORA (Neon) Mikey Madison (No previous nominations; 25-years-old) Role: Anora, a Brooklyn sex worker who seizes her shot at marrying into royalty. Yes: She's carved out a nice reputation as a fearless actor. Baker is on a steady roll of mounting acclaim, and this project could really uncork her as a force of nature. No: Mikey goes for it in every role, but she's not everybody's cup of tea. Her style might be too eccentric for the median voter. Simon Rex can attest that knocking a Sean Baker leading role out of park is more useful for indie cred than Academy gold. Maybe So: If the movie nabs a big honor at Cannes -- Best Actress, perhaps? -- she'll definitely be in the conversation.
BLITZ (Apple Original Films) Saoirse Ronan (Four previous nominations; 30-years-old) Role: Unspecified, but presumably a young woman trying to survive the London Blitz. Yes: She's broken records by racking up nominations before even turning 30; a win feels more life a matter of "when" than "if." And what could be a more prime opportunity than starring in a Steve McQueen film that looks like a frontrunner on paper? No: The parameters of her role are still unclear. She might be more of a supporting player than everyone is presuming, and it's possible she doesn't even have the standout part among the cast. Maybe So: It doesn't look like The Outrun is going far in any awards conversation, but it was a very recent reminder of how much she can elevate a movie that otherwise wouldn't drum up hullabaloo. And if Blitz is strong enough, she could ride the wave on the strength of her reputation even if the role isn't a standout.
CHALLENGERS (Amazon MGM Studios) Zendaya (No previous nominations; 27-years-old) Role: Tashi Donaldson, a prodigy tennis player who becomes embroiled in a throuple with two other hot shots. Yes: She's having a helluva 2024, dominating springtime with Dune: Part Two and Challengers. She gets to be complicated, driven and highly physical in a star vehicle that worships the ground she walks on. Glowing reviews and an adult film that makes great use of her star power. No: Early release, and credit to her is heavily balanced with Faist and O'Connor (much to the movie's artistic benefit). Can she weather months of competition and short memories? Maybe So: When you've reached the level of superstardom that Zendaya has, sometimes the Academy wants to welcome you to the club at the first opportunity. When your vehicle is this good, admiration and affection can grow instead of recede over the year.
EMMANUELLE (Neon) Noémie Merlant (No previous nominations; 35-years-old) Role: Emmanuelle, a young woman following her muse through a series of erotic adventures. Yes: Merlant is a star in France and is recognizable to Hollywood thanks to her performance in Portrait of a Lady on Fire. She's pairing up with the promising Audrey Diwan. She could have a similar trajectory as Sandra Hüller last year as a respected European actor getting their crossover moment. No: A "series of erotic adventures" isn't as dramatically potent as "did this mercurial author murder her husband?", you know what I mean? The movie might be a tough sell to Hollywood, even if it's critically respected. Maybe So: The film isn't playing at Cannes, but if it makes a splash during the fall festivals then she could be in play with an increasingly international Academy.
THE FIRE INSIDE (Amazon MGM Studios) Ryan Destiny (No previous nominations; 29-years-old) Role: Claressa 'T-Rex' Shields, a boxer from Flint, Michigan who trained to become the first woman in her country's history to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport. Yes: Best known as one of the stars of the Fox series Star, Destiny could be one of the big breakouts of the year. A physically demanding portrayal of a real-life sports star in an inspirational true story could slingshot her into stardom, capped off with an Oscar nomination. No: She's not particularly well-known. Directorial debuts by cinematographers have a cursed history. The rumored release date is in August -- it might be a pure commercial play. Maybe So: Even if the movie isn't in the awards conversation, it could go a long way in elevating her for future consideration.
HARD TRUTHS (Bleecker Street Media) Marianne Jean-Baptiste (One previous nominations; 57-years-old) Role: Unspecified, but presumably the focus of the movie's exploration of the contemporary world. Yes: Reuniting with Leigh since their fruitful collaboration on Secrets & Lies, which nabbed her an Oscar nomination. It'd be great if they make magic again and are rewarded for it. No: Bleecker Street is a minor league campaigner. It's been nearly 30 years since she was nominated and her profile has quieted considerably. Mike Leigh hasn't directed anyone to an Oscar nomination since Vera Drake two decades ago. Maybe So: The BAFTA constituency could make a huge difference if they throw their weight behind her and the film.
HEDDA (No Distributor) Tessa Thompson (No previous nominations; 40-years-old) Role: Hedda Gabler, newly married and bored with both her marriage and life, seeks to influence a human fate for the first time. Yes: One of the more exciting actors of her generation, she's spent the past decade doing a mix of commercial projects and small indies. Passing was a promising step towards the awards conversation, but she hasn't been playing in that arena up until now. How about a Henrik Ibsen adaptation, reuniting with her Little Woods director Nia DaCosta? That could do the trick. No: Will the movie even come out this year? Even if it plays in the fall festivals, it might get pocketed for 2025. Play adaptations are often stagey; could this be written off as a neat creative exercise rather than the real deal? Maybe So: The material is indisputably dramatic and weighty. DaCosta could be approaching this with fire in her belly after the reportedly frustrating experience on The Marvels. If the movie is arresting, she may have crafted a great awards vehicle for her star.
HERE (Sony Pictures) Robin Wright (No previous nominations; 58-years-old) Role: Unspecified, but presumably the matriarch in a family story "capturing the human experience in its purest form." Yes: Wright is one of the most prominent actors of her generation without an Oscar nod to her name. She became an Emmy mainstay with House of Cards. Maybe reuniting with her Forrest Gump director and co-star could finally get her into the Academy club? No: Zemeckis' output has skewed more towards "disaster" than "hit" for a while now. The pretentious log line doesn't bode well for this being a well-considered return to form. Maybe So: If this actually is a return to form for Zemeckis and a great spotlight for Wright, the narrative of her being the odd one out on Gump's success can only help her case.
HIS THREE DAUGHTERS (Netflix) Natasha Lyonne (No previous nominations; 45-years-old) Role: Rachel, a dutiful daughter who reunites with her fractious sisters when their father becomes terminally ill. Yes: Lyonne's graduated to the status of national treasure over the past decade and she's gotten career-best notices for this critical hit from last year's fall festivals. Netflix is a great backer for nabbing an acting nomination. The film's overall strong acclaim only helps her. No: She shares the limelight with Carrie Coon and Elizabeth Olsen. Will they even campaign her lead, or try their luck with the supporting category instead? Industry insiders saw this performance months ago; will the appeal endure when new and shinier contenders materialize? Maybe So: The Netflix effect cannot be underestimated. Even if the film doesn't become a package contender, her performance will be seen by many and that can make all the difference.
JANET PLANET (A24) Julianne Nicholson (No previous nominations; 52-years-old) Role: Janet, a spirited mother who we see through the adoring eyes of her codependent daughter. Yes: Rapturous reviews from last year's fall festivals with career-best notices for Nicholson. A24 is a savvy distributor and Nicholson's Emmy win for her turn in Mare of Easttown has upped her profile. No: Summer release date. It's a small film, and Nicholson is one of those hard-working actors who can be easily taken for granted amid a field of showy turns. Maybe So: If critics rally around Nicholson and keep her in the conversation through awards season, this could be the indie-performance-that-could.
JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX (Warner Bros.) Lady Gaga (One previous nominations; 38-years-old) Role: Harley Quinn, an institutionalized rebel who takes a shine to Arthur 'Joker' Fleck, embarking on a bad romance together. Yes: Her casting perked up the ears of people who didn't even like the first installment. Gaga starring in anything is an event, and this sequel is a musical -- playing exactly to her strengths. Going toe to toe with Phoenix in his Oscar-winning role will leverage her star power in spades. If she steals the movie from him, watch out. No: Gaga was accepted by the Academy with a grounded performance in A Star is Born -- less so with high camp like House of Gucci. She was pointedly ignored for the latter even though her precursor run pointed towards her being a frontrunner. Does the Academy plan on being rude to her going forward, rejecting her theatrical turns and really making her work for it? Maybe So: The movie's going to be a huge hit, and you just know she'll be recording an original song. If she's a viable nominee, she feels like a threat for the win.
KINDS OF KINDNESS (Searchlight Pictures) Emma Stone (Two previous wins and two nominations; 35-years-old) Role: Multiple roles across three different stories, but the most prominent appears to be a woman searching for the messiah of a new religious movement. Yes: Stone has graduated into a rarefied league that few stars ever get to touch. She's fresh off a second Oscar and reuniting with Lanthimos, striking while the iron is hot. No: Anthology films don't lend themselves to roles that voters can glom onto. Even if she brings the house down, this might be viewed more as an exercise than an achievement, Maybe So: Stone is arguably growing into the Meryl Streep of her generation. We may have entered a new era where the Academy makes room for her no matter how unconventional the project.
THE LAST SHOWGIRL (No distributor) Pamela Anderson (No previous nominations; 56-years-old) Role: A fifty-something showgirl who must reassess her life after her Vegas gig closes up shop. Yes: Anderson has always had higher artistic aspirations than her career has afforded her. Gia Coppola has exhibited talent before, and this metatextual indie vehicle could be an ideal showcase for the 90s sex symbol's chops. No: Anderson has never been taken seriously as an actor before, and she comes with a lot of baggage. Even in an optimistic scenario, the movie might be received as a solid showcase but nothing revelatory. Maybe So: If the film makes a splash at the festivals, Anderson's narrative could be irresistible on the campaign trail. It would certainly make for one of the more triumphant stories of the season.
MARIA (No Distributor) Angelina Jolie (One previous win and one nomination; 48-years-old) Role: Maria Callas, a legendary opera singer facing the end of her life as her chronic condition worsens. Yes: Jolie is one of those movie stars where you feel she'd have a lot more nominations under her belt if she just tackled awards-friendly projects more often. She's playing a famous icon and working with Pablo Larraín, who's been on a hot streak with getting leading ladies nominated in biopic roles. No: Larraín's frosty star biopics have been received more and more coldly with each new installment. Kristen Stewart's nod for Spencer was a squeaker. Streaks are made to be broken, and this one's been on an increasingly strained thread. Maybe So: Jolie hasn't put herself out there in this arena for a while now; the sheer novelty of her starring in something this ambitious again will draw a lot of attention.
MOTHER MARY (A24) Anne Hathaway (One previous win and one nomination; 41-years-old) Role: Not entirely clear, but either the fashion designer or pop star in the film's central relationship. Yes: Hathaway's been generating some admiring press for sizzling up the (small) screen with her return to romantic comedy in The Idea of You. She's pairing up with David Lowery, who's quietly been one of the best American filmmakers out there. Could this glitzy vehicle be her return to the awards conversation? No: Is she even the lead role, or will the film tilt more towards Michaela Coel? Lowery's got an admirable body of work, but he hasn't broken through with the Oscars yet. Maybe So: Hathaway inexplicably became a punching bag for the internet after her 2013 win for Les Miz, but she's reemerged with no fucks to give towards the haters. She may be entering a resilient new era of being taken seriously again.
NIGHTBITCH (Searchlight Pictures) Amy Adams (Six previous nominations; 49-years-old) Role: A dissatisfied stay-at-home mom who begins to worry she might be turning into a canine beast. Yes: Adams is right alongside Bradley Cooper as the most recognized actor of her generation without ever taking home an Oscar trophy. She is glaringly overdue, and who better than the massively talented Marielle Heller to give her the star vehicle to finally propel her to long-awaited victory? No: The premise is aggressively strange. Adams is beloved, but her profile's been severely degraded after a series of disastrous choices. Is a whacko body horror movie going to pull her out of her career rut? Maybe So: This project was initially slated to go directly to Hulu, but Searchlight Pictures has since had an about-face and announced it will have a theatrical run. That indicates confidence, and you couldn't ask for a better distributor in the awards race.
PARTHENOPE (A24) Celeste Dalla Porta (No previous nominations; 26-years-old) Role: Parthenope, a woman born of the sea who looks for love in 1950s Naples. Yes: You could do a lot worse than making your theatrical debut starring in a Paolo Sorrentino picture. Dalla Porta is brand new, acting in some Italian TV before being cast in the titular role of the auteur's new feature. If the film is a Cannes sensation and Oscar breakout for Sorrentino, you'd imagine that the Parthenope of Parthenope would partake in the spoils. No: She's completely unknown, and Sorrentino has yet to hit with the Academy outside of the International Feature category. Will this be an actual acting showcase, or will she be relegated to being just the sensual muse of this odyssey? Maybe So: If Parthenope hits with the increasingly international Academy, she could be swept up along with the ride. Every year has a couple unknowns who are catapulted to the Oscar spotlight.
THE ROOM NEXT DOOR (Sony Pictures Classics) Tilda Swinton (One previous win; 63-years-old) Role: Martha, a long-suffering daughter who hits an unbridgeable impasse with her mother after a misunderstanding. Yes: The great Tilda Swinton teaming up with the legendary Pedro Almodóvar for his feature-length English debut. It has the potential to be dramatically rich and a spotlight of her talents. No: Will the movie even be out this year? Swinton is a legend, but she hasn't been recognized by the Academy since her win for Michael Clayton despite a string of great performances. Was it just a passing fancy that can't be replicated? Maybe So: The pedigree alone will be catnip for a savvy campaigner like Sony Pictures Classics.
THE SUMMER BOOK (No Distributor) Glenn Close (Eight previous nominations; 77-years-old) Role: A grandmother vacationing with her granddaughter on a Finland isle, where they bond over life and death. Yes: Close probably has the strongest "overdue" narrative out of any living actor, and this is a ripe role from a well-received book. The existentialism of her role only compounds how little time the Academy has left to finally recognize her. No: Will the film be out this year? Director Charlie McDowell's track record hasn't been strong enough to give a high degree of confidence for this adaptation. Maybe So: Admit it: Close made a lot of new fans by being a great sport and twerking to "Da Butt" at the 2021 Oscars. She will always be someone to root for.
THELMA (Magnolia Pictures) June Squibb (One previous nominations; 94-years-old) Role: A nonagenarian who seeks vengeance when she's robbed by a phone scammer. Yes: Squibb is probably the most beloved actor in their 90s working today, and this Sundance hit is a great showcase for her charms. No: The movie is a broad comedy and a summer release. Magnolia Pictures is a minor league campaigner. This is plainly a commercial play. Maybe So: There's something beautiful about Squibb starring in a gonzo action movie at her age. She'd be the oldest nominee ever by a considerable margin if she were recognized -- that's a juicy narrative.

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• Owen Miller (Fusion Party) - AMA Link 07/03/2023
• Senator Jordon Steele-John (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 15/03/2023
• James Mullan (Willoughby), Edmund McGrath (Lane Cove), Heather Armstrong (North Sydney) (NSW Greens) - AMA Link 22/03/2023
• Patrick Gorman, MP - Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister (Australian Labor Party) - AMA Link 28/03/2023
• Senator Fatima Payman (Australian Labor Party) - AMA Link 05/04/2023
• Senator Tammy Tyrrell (Jacqui Lambie Network) - AMA Link 13/04/2023
• Senator David Shoebridge (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 04/05/2023
• Kate Chaney, MP (Independent) - AMA Link 08/06/2023
• Belinda Jones (Independent candidate in Fadden by-election) - AMA Link 15/06/2023
• Suzette Luyken (Legalise Cannabis Australia candidate in Fadden by-election) - AMA Link 29/06/2023
• Max Chandler-Mather (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 31/08/2023
• Senator David Shoebridge (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 27/10/2023
• Dr Andrew Leigh, MP (Australian Labor Party) - AMA Link 01/02/2024
• Ed Carroll (Australian Progessives) - AMA Link 15/03/2024
• Max Chandler-Mather (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 20/03/2024
• Cr William Bourke (Treasurer and Founder of Sustainable Australia Party) - AMA Link 28/03/2024
• Senator Malcolm Roberts (Pauline Hanson's One Nation) - AMA Link 10/04/2024

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You know, I got into it awhile ago with some people, who had the attitude that if something was happening, or there was an investigation, it wasn't anyone elses business.
If anything has been proven to be true, that is incorrect at best, and nefarious at its worst. This recent fellow who was arrested on PEI, shot another man dead, in what seems to be a random altercation.
Something that seems important, that was left out of recent reporting;
A testimonial from the family of Shamar Powell-Flowers, who was involved with an altercation with "several" people, who was shot and left to die.
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"Shamar loved. He loved food, which he’d eat for three people. He loved his siblings (four brothers, one sister) and the nieces and nephews they gave him,” read the statement.
“He loved his mom, whom he cared for; his Arsenal Football Club, which he lived for; his dear dog Rocco, who, nine months into this unthinkable nightmare, continues to grieve (Did you know dogs grieve? We didn’t but do now.). Shamar loved his friends, family, neighbours, strangers. He loved helping, giving, celebrating, serving. He loved working, learning, trying, achieving.
“Shamar was a remarkable light. He was a brave, loyal, ambitious, highly intelligent, and hardworking construction engineer, a generous and kind man with a smile that lit up the universe. Shamar loved living, and we loved Shamar, as did so many others who lived and worked alongside him, who learned from him, were helped by him, enriched by him, lifted up by him, inspired by him. He was a guardian angel and guiding star who was always trying to save others. How cruel it is that this loving and beloved man, our Shamar, could not be saved himself, and was left to die alone."
https://beachmetro.com/2024/04/23/man-sought-in-danforth-and-carlaw-shooting-death-last-july-named-canada-most-wanted-fugitive-reward-of-100000-posted/
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So the man accused in this, fled and he came to PEI. He wouldn't go where it was obvious to look for him, but from the families plea, it seems to suggest people KNEW where he was, or had gone to. As in, this person may have been involved in organized crime, and until the bounty was up to a significant amount, people stayed silent out of fear. (my speculation)
The people who run Canada's most wanted, or this Bolo program, it's good for you to put up money to catch criminals, but I never even heard of this program. Another big part of their mission is awareness, perhaps they could rethink on how to get the message out.
It should be noted, there are many criminals who fuck up in Ontario and find their way here. Remember the guy from BC, with half his face tattoo'd who was thrown in jail for jumping up and down on cars?
He's probably due to be out soon, just a heads up.
Anyway, the broader message is, it doesn't matter if it is your community, or YOUR family, you want justice done properly, because we had a murder among us all none the wiser. Not to say there aren't others. The people saying it wasn't smart to hide here, are dumb, or are misdirecting. It's smart to go where people won't look for you, and if you keep your head down, you won't be found. They're gasliting.
These people are career criminals, they make a living at it, it's central to their idenity oftentimes as a person and instead of being reformed, they are released back out onto us, for us to suffer at a corrupt system and these evil people. Why do innocent people bear the burnt of this? People who've never commited a crime are at the mercy of people who don't care, feel zero remorse. You don't have mercy for people that possess none for others.
There is another example I'd like to parallel this with, and this was an Islander woman who was murdered in BC a few years ago. Now I say this with as emphasis on respect as I can, I'm not looking to upset anyone by referencing this, that isn't the intent. All the things here are reported, they all just weren't reported here locally. They were in BC though.
And honestly, when I heard what was done to her, it really affected me. I have thought about this woman now and then, years on, and the lengths to which she, and her family have suffered. We all know women who are suffering at the hands of abusive men.
She was a support worker in BC, 27 years old,
she was found 2021. The man who murdered her, was caught a couple years later. He was an Ex-boyfriend, who ended her life. He had prior violent charges, but wasn't held in prison long, and a year or so later, her life was taken. This man is a monster, and has several charges, including the manslaughter charge before the court right now. (IMO it should have been murder, from my impression)
I'd encourage ppl, if they're interested to see what I think is a miscarriage of justice, read below.
https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/warrants-issued-after-nanaimo-man-with-forcible-confinement-charges-breaches-conditions-1104226
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-bc-death-amy-watts-manslaughter-charge-1.6717179
https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/nanaimo-man-accused-of-manslaughter-denied-appeal-of-assault-sentence-7350618
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The whole story is there, in those three links. And as you read it becomes more disturbing, but to think a independent news outlet in BC, is doing better depth reporting than our outlets.
These are two people, one from PEI, one from Toronto, who both had their lives cut short. They were both young. They were both reputable, very good, and kind people. The people that took their lives, we're lifelong criminals, who did not want to reform and fit into our society.
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They say justice delayed, is justice denied.
Recently it's just been more justice denied, IMO.
someone had said, there were three people sitting in sleepy hollow for murder right now, you know, people who do know, know there should be a few more sitting in there.
Whether it's a crime in Toronto, Charlottetown, or Halifax, if justice isn't done, if it's skewed in favour of these people, who have signifcant influence,
we will never truely live in a free and safe society.
This is all in response to those people, who think we should "mind our own business", and if it "didn't happen to you, or someone you know, butt out."
This is my extended counter argument, to people being dismissive about something I see as a real, real big problem.
The irony is people go on about how PEI is a nosy place, it may be in a sense but people don't do anything about the things they know. Those nosy people are often nosy for the sake of it. I have a lot of empathy, I don't go around asking too many questions, because the truth of what happens isn't great. I don't need to ask people, if they want to share they will. And if they share too much I often try to make them aware of that too. I don't have many opportunities to talk to anybody, so there is a lot of time for me to observe these things.
When people will have to leave the Island to go to school, or work elsewhere, wherever else in Canada you want it so that those communities aren't corrupt, or full of crime either. That maybe even if the police and or lawyers are corrupt, hopefully it isn't to the point of them being soft on criminals like this, or looking the other way when someone you know is harmed.
Cause if your family is that far away, you're relying on good people to do the right thing for your loved ones, as you can't be there.
That is supposing there are anymore good people left in this world.
That's the basic idea of what a functioning community is, there are times we involve ourselves, or do pipe up and say something, because god help you if you aren't there, you want someone there to do it when you can't. Even better to prevent something terrible, than have to worry about adjudicating the aftermath fairly. You can't disrupt these things through a computer monitor or phone, that takes something else entirely.
If you thought PEI was safe, you were wrong. Not from these influences, not from these criminals. Not in the slightest.
Maybe it's safer, right now as opposed to BC for example, but they've already killed most of their customers. They're going to start looking for replacement candidates, and they're coming east. They already have.
People often parrot this is common sense thinking and "we already know", but I don't see much of it in action.
I would have said something as much at the time, but every time my skates hit the ice here recently, I've been gagged, tied up and thrown back into the penalty box.
(temporary ban on reddit) I sometimes make some spicy remarks, but am often careful, recently I've had a 3 day ban, and a 10 day ban. So, I guess I can't really talk anymore without risking my account, so I'll be taking an extended break anyway.
We need to adjust how we think about these things, and how they're reported. You can see the difference in tone, from the articles I linked above. You don't need to be educated to see the contrast. Maybe people need to be held more accountable, the difference is making sure enough people are aware of the wrong being done.

In bold means Ive seen it.
Best Picture

1. Anora
2. Emmanuelle
3. Queer
4. Blitz
5. Sing Sing
6. Conclave
7. Joker: Folie a Deux
8. Dune: Part Two
9. Juror No. 2
10. Megalopolis
11. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
12. The End
13. Nosferatu
14. The Apprentice
15. Mother Mary
16. Kinds of Kindness
17. The Piano Lesson
18. Here
19. Parthenope
20. Hard Truths
21. The Nickel Boys
22. A Real Pain
23. Gladiator II
24. Challengers
25. Wicked
26. Civil War
27. Bird
28. Didi
29. Maria
30. I Saw the TV Glow
31. Oh, Canada
32. Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
33. Twisters
34. We Live in Time

Best Director

1. Luca Guadagnino - Queer
2. Sean Baker - Anora
3. Todd Phillips - Joker: Folie a Deux
4. Steve McQueen - Blitz
5. Audrey Diwan - Emmanuelle
6. Francis Ford Coppola - Megalopolis
7. Clint Eastwood - Juror No. 2
8. Robert Eggers - Nosferatu
9. Denis Villeneuve - Dune: Part Two
10. George Miller - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
11. Joshua Oppenheimer - The End
12. Edward Berger - Conclave
13. Greg Kwedar - Sing Sing
14. Mike Leigh - Hard Truths
15. David Lowery - Mother Mary

Best Actress

1. Noemi Merlant - Emmanuelle
2. Lady Gaga - Joker: Folie a Deux
3. Angelina Jolie - Maria
4. Saoirse Ronan - Blitz
5. Mikey Madison - Anora
6. Cynthia Erivo - Wicked Part: One
7. Robin Wright - Here
8. Amy Adams - Nightbitch
9. Marianne Jean-Baptiste - Hard Truths
10. Nathalie Emmanuel - Megalopolis
11. Anne Hathaway - Mother Mary
12. Zendaya - Challengers
13. Tilda Swinton - The End
14. Mia Goth - MaXXXine

Best Actor

1. Daniel Craig - Queer
2. Ralph Fiennes - Conclave
3. Colman Domingo - Sing Sing
4. Adam Driver - Megalopolis
5. Joaquin Phoenix - Joker: Folie a Deux (GG*)
6. Paul Mescal - Gladiator II
7. Sebastian Stan - The Apprentice
8. Tom Hanks - Here
9. Harris Dickinson - Blitz
10. Barry Keoghan - Bird
11. Andre Holland - The Actor
12. Nicholas Hoult - Juror No. 2
13. Timothee Chalamet - Dune: Part Two

Best Supporting Actress

1. Toni Collette - Juror No. 2
2. Aubrey Plaza - Megalopolis
3. Danielle Deadwyler - The Piano Lesson
4. Isabella Rosselini - Conclave
5. Michaela Coel - Mother Mary
6. Natasha Lyonne - His Three Daughters
7. Ariana Grande - Wicked Part One
8. Hunter Schafer - Mother Mary
9. Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor - The Nickel Boys
10. Lesley Manville - Queer

Best Supporting Actor

1. Stanley Tucci - Conclave
2. Samuel L Jackson - The Piano Lesson
3. Clarence Maclin - Sing Sing
4. Drew Starkey - Queer
5. Giancarlo Esposito - Megalopolis
6. Harris Dickinson - Blitz
7. Willem Dafoe - Kinds of Kindness
8. Paul Raci - Sing Sing
9. Paul Bettany - Here
10. Brian Tyree Henry - The Fire Inside
11. Jeremy Strong - The Apprentice
12. Kieran Culkin - A Real Pain
13. Adam Pearson - A Different Man

Best Original Screenplay

1. Anora
2. Blitz
3. Juror No. 2
4. Mother Mary
5. Kinds of Kindness
6. The End
7. Megalopolis
8. The Apprentice
9. Hard Truths
10. A Real Pain
11. Didi
12. His Three Daughters
13. Challengers
14. I Saw the TV Glow
15. Bird

Best Adapted Screenplay

1. Emmanuelle
2. Sing Sing
3. Queer
4. Conclave
5. Joker: Folie a Deux
6. The Piano Lesson
7. The Actor
8. Here
9. Dune: Part Two
10. Nosferatu

Animated Feature

1. Inside Out 2
2. The Wild Robot
3. The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim
4. Moana 2
5. Orion and the Dark

Cinematography

1. Dune: Part Two
2. Nosferatu
3. Joker Folie a Deux
4. Anora
5. Queer
6. Emmanuelle
7. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
8. Parthenope
9. Blitz
10. Maria
11. Megalopolis

Editing

1. Dune: Part Two
2. Anora
3. Queer
4. Conclave
5. Emmanuelle
6. Blitz
7. Juror No. 2
8. Sing Sing
9. Megalopolis
10. Joker: Folie a Deux

Production Design

1. Nosferatu
2. Dune: Part Two
3. Megalopolis
4. Joker: Folie a Deux
5. Gladiator II
6. Wicked
7. Blitz
8. Furiosa

Costume Design

1. Dune: Part Two
2. Joker: Folie a Deux
3. Megalopolis
4. Gladiator II
5. Nosferatu
6. Furiosa
7. Blitz
8. Mother Mary

Makeup and Hairstyling

1. Dune: Part Two
2. Joker: Folie a Deux
3. Furiosa
4. A Different Man
5. Nosferatu
6. Wicked
7. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
8. Megalopolis
9. Sasquatch Sunset

Visual Effects

1. Dune: Part Two
2. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
3. Furiosa
4. Mufasa: The Lion King
5. Deadpool & Wolverine
6. Here
7. Megalopolis
8. Gladiator II

Sound

1. Dune: Part Two
2. Joker: Folie a Deux
3. Blitz
4. Furiosa
5. Gladiator II
6. Wicked
7. Megalopolis
8. Civil War
9. The End
10. A Quiet Place: Day One
11. Twisters
12. Nosferatu

Best Score

1. Queer
2. Conclave
3. Nosferatu
4. Dune: Part Two
5. Megalopolis
6. Joker Folie a Deux
7. Furiosa
8. Blitz
9. Challengers
10. The End
11. Kinds of Kindness

My mom passed along this booklet that belonged to my grandmother when we were expecting. Figured I would share it here before discarding it. The Girl Name list is already posted 😊 Enjoy!
WHAT'S IN A NAME
Don't let the meanings concern you. Think instead of how the name will fit the child, when the child is grown, or known. Choose the name with care. It's very important to your baby-all through life. Here are some guides: - Say each name aloud, along with your own family name, to check rhythm and sound. - Use soft first names with sharp-sounding family names. - Use multi-syllable first names with short family names. - Avoid using a first name that ends with the same sound that starts the last name, such as "Jane Nevins." - Avoid "famous combinations" such as "Abraham" and "Lincoln." - Watch out for initials that spell out familiar letters, like “S. O. S”
if it's a BOY
A AARON.. Exalted ABBOTT.. Fatherly ABEL.. Proud ABELARD. . Noble ABNER. . Full of light ABRAHAM.. Great Father ABSALOM.. Peaceful ACHILLES.. Brave ADAM.. Man, manly ADDISON.. Son of Adam ADELBERT.. Bright ADLAI.. Just ADOLF.. Noble animal ADONIS.. Lord, lordly ADRIAN.. Courageous AENEAS.. Praiseworthy ALAN, ALLEN.. Swift, cheerful ALARIC.. Ruler over all ALASTAIR.. Worthy defender ALBERT.. Illustrious ALBIN.. Fair ALBION.. Name for England ALDEN.. Friend ALDO.. Experienced, skilled ALDRED.. Wise counselor ALDRIC. Wise ruler ALDRICH.. See Aldric ALDWIN.. Wise friend ALEXANDER.. Aid to men ALEXIS.. Helper ALFRED.. Good counselor ALGERNON.. Wise ALLISON.. Holy fame ALLISTER.. See Alastair ALOYSIUS.. Famous ALONSO, ALONZO, ALPHONSE, ALPHONSO Good Warrior ALVIN.. Friendly AMBROSE.. Immortal AMIEL.. God's helper AMORY.. Loving AMOS.. Reliable ANATOLE. . Sunrise ANDERS.. Strong ANDERSON.. Manly son ANDRE.. See Andrew ANDREW.. Manly, strong ANGELO.. Saintly messenger ANGUS.. Virtuous ANSELM.. Warrior of God ANSON.. Born of God ANTHONY, ANTON, ANTONIO.. Thriving ARCHER.. Bowman ARCHIBALD.. Valiant ARDEN. . Fervent ARGUS.. Watchful ARIEL.. Lion of God ARISTIDE.. The best ARMAND.. Brave ARNO.. Eagle-eyed ARNOLD.. Eagle-strong ARTHUR.. High, noble ASA.. Healer ASHER.. Fortunate ASHLEY.. Ash meadow ATWATER.. Near the water ATWELL.. Near the spring ATWOOD.. Near the forest AUBREY .. Fair-haired ruler AUBURN.. Red-haired AUGUST, AUGUSTINE, AUGUSTUS.. Imperial AUSTIN.. See August AVERIL.. Courageous AVERY.. See Averil AXEL.. Heaven blessed AYLMER.. Famous
B BAILEY.. Officer of the law BAINBRIDGE.. Short bridge BALDWIN.. Bold friend BALFOUR.. Pasture BANCROFT.. Bean field BANNING.. Newsworthy BANNISTER.. Fruitful BARCLAY. . Birch meadow BARD, BAIRD.. Minstrel BARLOW.. Brave BARNABAS, BARNABY, BARNEY.. Consoler BARNARD.. See Bernard BARNETT.. Commands BARRETT. Mighty BARRY.. Diligent BARTH.. Sacred BARTHOLOMEW.. Guardian of the plough BARTON.. Homestead BARUCH.. Blessed BASIL.. Kingly BAXTER.. Baker BAYARD.. Wise BEAUFORD.. Good crossing BEAUFORT.. Good fort BEAUMONT.. Good hill BELLAMY.. Good friend BELMONT.. Good hill BEN.. Son BENEDICT.. Blessed BENITO.. See Benedict BENJAMIN.. Favorite son BENNETT.. See Benedict BENSON.. Son of Ben BENTLEY.. Meadow BENVENUTO.. Welcome BERKELEY ..See Barclay BERN. Strong as a bear BERNARD.. Bold as a bear BERTHOLD.. Bright ruler BERTRAM.. Bright as a raven BERTRAND.. See Bertram BERWYN.. Famous friend BEVERLY.. Beaver meadow BEVIS.. Bow BION.. Energetic BJORN.. Bear BLAINE.. Slim BLAIR.. Plain dweller BLAKE.. Dark complexioned BLAKELY.. Dark meadow BLYTHE.. Light-hearted BOAZ.. Agile BONIFACE.. Fortunate BOOTH.. Sheltered place BORIS. . Spirited BOWEN.. Son BOWMAN.. Archer BOYCE.. Woodland BOYD.. Blond BRADEN.. Broad minded BRADFIELD.. Broad field BRADFORD.. Broad crossing BRADLEY.. Broad meadow BRADSHAW.. Broad forest BRADSTREET.. Broad street BRADY.. Spirited BRAND, BRANT.. Fiery BRENDEN.. Fiery BRENT.. Hill dweller BRET, BRETT.. A Breton BREWSTER.. A brewer BRIAN, BRYAN.. Strong BRIGHAM.. Home near a bridge BRISBANE. Horseman BROOK, BROOKS.. Stream BRUCE.. Ruler BRUNO.. Dark complexioned BRYCE.. Swift BURGESS.. Freeman BURKE.. Stronghold BURL.. Castle BURLEIGH.. Castle meadow BURTON.. Fine BYRNE.. Armor-protection BYRON.. Clear vision
C CADMAR.. Valiant. CADMUS.. Adornment CADWALLADER.. Strategist CAESAR.. Emperor CALDWELL.. Cold spring CALEB. . Faithful CALVERT.. Head man CALVIN.. Bold CAMERON. . Scottish nobility CAMPBELL. . Scottish nobility CANUTE.. See Knut CAREW.. Castle moat CAREY, CARY.. Beloved CARL.. Manly CARLETON.. Country town CARLYLE.. Country tower CARMICHAEL.. Stronghold CAROLL.. See Carl CARSON.. Beloved son CARTER.. Driver CARVEL.. Song CARVER.. Sculptor CASEY.. Valorous CASIMIR.. High prince CASPAR.. Horseman CASSIDY.. Inventive CASTOR.. Purity CAVANAUGH.. Cavalier CECIL.. Misty-eyed CEDRIC.. General CHAD.. See Chadwick CHADWICK.. Country home CHANDLER.. Candle-maker CHANNING.. Cannon-like CHARLES.. Strong CHAUNCEY.. Chancellor CHENEY.. Forest dweller CHESTER.. Camp CHEYNEY .. Strong as an oak CHRISTIAN.. Follow the Lord CHRISTOPHER.. Christ-bearer CICERO. . Farmer CLARE, CLARENCE.. Illustrious CLARK.. Scholar CLAUDE.. Delicate CLAUS.. Victory CLAY.. Mortal CLAYTON.. English CLEMENT.. Merciful CLIFFORD.. Cliff crossing CLINTON.. Hill town CLIVE.. Cliff CLYDE.. Strong COLBY. . Coal town COLIN.. Triumph COLVIN.. Dark-haired friend CONAN, CONANT.. Wisdom CONRAD.. Wise counselor CONROY.. Wise ruler CONSTANTINE.. Steadfast CONWAY.. Wise COOPER.. Barrel maker CORBET, CORBIN, CORBY.. Little raven CORDELL.. Binding cord COREY.. Chosen CORNELIUS.. Crowned CORNELL.. Sturdy CORRIE.. Glen dweller CORT.. Courageous orator CORWYN.. Gentle friend COSMO.. Orderly COURTNEY.. Farm dweller COWAN.. Mason CRAIG.. Steadfast rock CRISPIN.. Curly-haired CULVER.. Peaceful CURRAN.. Romantic hero CURTIS.. Courteous CUTHBERT.. Famous, bright CYRIL.. Lordly CYRUS.. The sun
D DAGOBERT.. Sword bearer DALE.. Valley DAMON.. Conquering DAN.. A judge DANA, DANE.. Arbiter DANIEL.. God is my judge DARIUS.. Ruler DARRELL, DARRYL, DARYL.. Dear little one DARWIN.. Brave friend DAVID. Beloved DEAN.. Churchman DEEMS.. Judge of men DELAND.. Dark-eyed DEMETRIUS.. Of the earth DENIS, DENNIS.. Joyous DERRICK.. Ruler DESMOND.. World power DEWEY.. Like the dew DEXTER.. Fortunate DIETRICH.. Ruler DION. See Denis DICKSON, DIXON. Strong DMITRI. See Demetrius DOMINIC, DOMINICK.. Belonging to the Lord DONALD.. Proud chief DORAN.. A gift DOREMUS.. We shall give DORIAN.. Conquering hero DOUGLAS.. Dark-haired DOYLE.. Dark stranger DREW .. Adept, gifted DRUMMOND.. Lover DUANE.. Hill dweller DUDLEY .. Fair meadow DUFF.. Dark-haired DUKE.. Leader DUNCAN.. Dark-haired DUNSTAN. . Dark stone DURAND.. Enduring DURWIN .. Dear friend DUVAL.. From the valley DWIGHT.. Wise fellow
E EARL.. Noble EBEN, EBENEZER.. Strong EDAN.. Bright as flame EDBERT.. Blessed EDELBERT.. Illustrious EDGAR.. Fair protector EDISON.. Blessed son EDMUND.. Blessed peace EDRED.. Blessed counselor EDSEL.. Profound EDWALD.. Powerful EDWARD.. Blessed guardian EDWIN.. Blessed friend EGBERT.. Bright as a sword EGMONT.. Protector EINAR.. Battle chiet ELBERT.. Illustrious ELDEN, ELDON.. Old friend ELDRED, ELDRID.. Wise ELDWIN.. Wise friend ELEAZER.. God has helped ELI, ELIAS, ELLIS.. High ELIHU.. God is He ELIJAH..The Lord is God ELIOT, ELLIOTT.. Hunter ELISHA.. God is salvation ELLERY.. Strong as a tree ELLSWORTH.. Nobility ELMAR, ELMER.. Famous ELMO.. Congenial ELROY.. Royal blood ELTON.. Town dweller ELY.. See Eli EMANUEL.. God is with us EMERSON.. Nobly born EMERY, EMORY.. Leader EMIL.. Follows the good EMMETT.. Industrious ENNIS. Praiseworthy ENOCH.. Dedicated ENOS.. Man ENRICO.. See Henry EPHRAIM.. Productive ERASMUS.. Lovely ERASTUS.. Beloved ERIC.. Heroic ERNEST.. Zealous ERNST.. See Ernest ERROL.. Adventurer ERWIN.. Triumphant ESME.. Esteemed ESMOND.. Protector ETHAN.. Strength ETHELBERT.. Illustrious EUCLID.. Famous EUGENE.. Well born EUSTACE.. Sturdy EVAN.. Young fighter EVELYN.. Youth EVERARD.. Strong as a boar EVEREST, EVERETT.. Bold EWART.. Strong EZEKIEL.. God makes strong EZRA.. Help
F FABIAN.. Farmer FAIRFAX.. Fair-haired FARLEY.. Sturdy FEDERICO.. See Frederick FELIX.. Happy FENTON. Marsh town FEODOR.. Gift of God FERDINAND.. Bold in peace FERGUS.. Fierce chief FIELDING.. Lad of the fields FINDLAY.. Competent FIORELLO.. Little flower FISK. . Faith FLETCHER.. Arrow maker FLORIAN.. Flourishing FLOYD.. Brown-haired FORREST.. Woodland FOSTER. . Forester FRANCHOT.. Free FRANCIS.. See Franchot FRANK.. See Francis FRANKLIN.. Freeholder FRASER, FRASIER FRAZER.. Curly-haired FREDERICK,.. Peaceful ruler FREEMONT.. Peaceful guard FRITZ.. See Fred FULTON.. Big town
G GABRIEL.. Man of God GAILLARD.. Lively one GAMALIEL.. Reward of God GARDELL.. Protector GARDNER.. Garden keeper GARETH, GARTH.. Garden GARRET.. Honored GARRICK.. Fighter king GARRISON, GARRY.. Protector GARVEY.. Soldier GARY.. See Garvey GASTON.. From Gascony GAVIN, GAWAIN.. Battle hawk GAYLORD.. Lively master GAYNOR.. Lively head GEOFFREY.. Peace-loving GEORGE.. Farmer GERALD.. Spear wielder GERARD, GERHART.. Strong with spear GERVAIS.. Warlike GIDEON.. Hewer GIFFORD.. Merciful GILBERT.. Bright servant GILES.. Shield GILFORD.. Wide crossing GILROY.. King's servant GIORDANO.. See Jordan GLENN.. Valley GODFREY.. God's peace GODWIN.. God's friend GORDON.. Strong, upright GRAHAM.. Serious GRANT.. Great GRANTLAND. . Deeded land GRANVILLE.. Great city GRATTAN. . Fenced land GRAYSON.. Gray's son GREGG.. Flourishing GREGORY.. Vigilant GRENVILLE.. See Granville GRIFFITH.. Faithful GRISWOLD. Gray woods GROSVENOR.. Great hunter GROVER.. Grove dweller GUS, GUSTAVE.. Good staff GUTHRIE.. Military sage GUY, GUIDO.. Leader GUYON .. Soldier
H HAAKON..Spearsman HALBERT.. Bright stone HALDANE, HALDEN.. Valley home HAMILTON.. Hill town HAMLET.. Village HAMLIN, HAMLYN.. Home HANK.. See Henry HANLEY.. Wide meadow HANS.. See John HARDY.. Enduring HARLAN.. Warrior-born HARLEY.. Of the meadow HAROLD.. Army leader HARRISON.. Son of Harry HARRY .. See Harold, Henry HARTLEY.. Stag meadow HARVEY.. Noble warrior HARWOOD.. Wood dweller HAVEN.. Refuge HAYWOOD.. Hedged wood HEATH.. Open land HECTOR.. Dependable HEINRICH.. See Henry HENRY.. Home ruler HERBERT.. Bright soldier HERCULES.. Chosen one HERMAN.. Army man HERSCHEL.. See Henry HEYWOOD. See Haywood HEZEKIAH.. Might of God HILARY.. Happy, merry HILDEBRAND.. War sword HIRAM.. Noble HOBART.. See Hubert HOLDEN.. Good HOLMES.. Meadow HOMER.. Promise HORACE, HORATIO.. Keen HOSEA.. Salvation HOWARD.. Castle guard HOWELL.. Lordly HOYT.. Joyous HUBERT.. Bright in spirit HUCK.. See Henry HUGH, HUGO.. Lofty HUMBERT.. High and bright HUMPHREY.. Peaceful HUNTER.. One who hunts HYMAN. . Long life
I IAN.. See John IGNATIUS.. Fiery IMMANUEL.. See Emanuel IRA.. Watchful IRVING.. Leader IRWIN.. See Erwin ISAAC.. Laughter ISIDORE.. Gift of Isis ISAIAH.. Salvation of Lord ISRAEL.. Soldier of God IVAN.. See John IVAR, IVER, IVOR.. Archer
J JACINTO.. Born to the purple JACK.. See Jacob, John JACOB.. One who replaces JACQUES.. See Jacob JAMES.. See Jacob JAN.. See John JARED.. Descent JARVIS, JERVIS.. Challenger JASON.. Healer JASPER.. Treasurer JAY.. Lively JEAN.. See John JEFFREY. . See Geoffrey JEREMIAH, JEREMY, JERRY.. Exalted of the Lord JEROME.. Holy JESSE.. Wealthy JESUS.. Saviour JETHRO.. Excellence JOAB.. The Lord is my father JOACHIM, JOAQUIM.. The Lord will judge JOB.. Patient JOCK.. See Jack JOEL.. The Lord is God JOHN.. God is gracious JONAH, JONAS.. Peace dove JONATHAN.. Gift of God JORDAN.. Garden JOSEPH.. Prosperous JOSHUA.. God is salvation JOSIAH.. God supports JOYCE.. Merry JUAN.. See John JUDAH, JUDE.. Praised JUDSON.. Son of praise JULES, JULIAN, JULIUS.. Soft-haired JUNIUS.. Roman JUSTIN, JUSTUS..Just
K KANE.. Exacting KARL. . See Carl KASPER.. Precious KEANE, KEENAN.. Sharp KEITH.. Windy place KELLY. Fighter KELVIN ..Army friend KEMP.. Champion KENDALL.. Valley chief KENNARD.. Great lover KENNETH.. Handsome KENT.. Chief KENTON. . Chief town KENYON.. White-haired KERBY, KIRBY.. Church town KERMIT.. Great warrior KERRY.. Mysterious KERWIN.. Good friend KEVIN.. Handsome, kind KIM.. Leader, chief KING.. Ruler KIT.. See Christopher KNUT, KNUTE.. Weapon KONRAD.. See Conrad KURT.. Concise
L LACHLAN.. Courageous LAIRD.. Lord LAMBERT.. Bright land LANCE, LANCELOT.. Warrior LANDERS, LANDIS.. Son of the plains LARRY.. See Laurence LARS.. Lord LATHAM.. Low village LAUREN, LOREN, LORIN.. Sign of victory LAWRENCE.. Victor LAWTON.. Praiseworthy LAZARUS.. See Eleazer LEANDER.. Reknowned LEE, LEIGH.. Meadow LELAND. Meadow land LEMUEL.. Dedicated to God LENNOX.. Quiet stream LEO, LEON.. Lion LEONARD.. Bold as a lion LEONIDAS.. Lion-like LEOPOLD.. Lion of the people LEROY.. The king LESLIE.. Low meadow LESTER.. Meadow camp LEVI.. United LEWIS.. Bold warrior LINCOLN.. Deep stream LINDLEY.. Linden meadow LINDSAY, LINDSEY.. Gentle LINUS.. Flaxen-haired LIONEL.. Young lion LISLE, LYLE.. The islander LLEWELLYN.. Lightning LLOYD.. Brown-haired LOCKWOOD.. Enclosed forest LORENZO.. See Lawrence LORING.. Famed warrior LOTHAIR, LOTHARIO, LOWTHER.. Fighter LOUIS.. See Lewis LOWELL. Low spring LOYALL. . Faithful LUCIAN, LUCIUS.. Light LUDLOW.. Humble man LUDOVIC, LUDOWICK, LUDWIG.. See Lewis LUKE.. See Lucian LUTHER.. Famed warrior LYMAN.. Manly LYNN.. Lake LYSANDER.. Emancipator
M MACAULAY.. Stalwart son MACE.. Sceptre MADDOX.. Power MAGNUS.. Great MAHON.. Chief MALACHI.. God's messenger MALCOLM.. Servant of (St.) Columba MANFRED.. Great peace MANLEY, MANLY.. Strong MANUEL.. See Emanuel MARC, MARK.. See Marcus MARCELLUS.. From Mars MARCUS.. War-like MARMADUKE. . See Duke MARSHALL.. Groom MARTIN.. War-like MARVIN.. High hills MATTHEW, MATTHIAS.. Gift of God MAURICE.. Dark-haired MAURY.. Twilight MAXIM, MAXIMILIAN, MAX.. Of the greatest MAXWELL.. Fair son MAYNARD.. Mighty MEAD.. Meadow MELVILLE, MILVIN.. Chief MEREDITH.. Sea guardian MERLIN. Hill by the sea MERRILL.. Fragrant MERRIT.. Worthy MERTON.. See Martin MERVIN.. Raven of the sea MEYER.. Steward MICHAEL, MICAH.. God-like MILES, MYLES.. Soldier MILLARD.. Grinder MILO.. Warrior MILTON.. Mill town MITCHELL.. See Michael MONROE.. Mt. on River Roe MONTAGUE.. Of the mount MONTE.. From the mountain MONTGOMERY.. Hunter MORGAN.. Coastal dweller MORRIS.. See Maurice MORTIMER.. Place by sea MORTON.. Big hill MOSES.. Blessed leader MOSS.. See Moses MURDOCH.. Sailor MURRAY.. Great water MYRON.. Incense bearer
N NAPOLEON.. Strong ruler NAT, NATHAN, NATHANIEL.. Gift of God NEAL, NEIL.. Champion NED.. See Edmund, Edward, Edwin NEHEMIAH.. Comfort of God NELSON.. Son of Neal, Neil NERO.. Powerful NESTOR.. A rememberer NEVILLE.. New city NEWCOMB.. Newcomer NEWELL.. New spring NEWTON..New town NICHOLAS.. Conqueror NIGEL. . Dark-haired NILS.. Victorious NIMROD.. Great hunter NOAH.. Rest NOEL, NOWELL.. Christmas NOLAN.. Well-known NORMAN.. Man from North
O OAKLEY.. Oak meadow OCTAVIUS.. Eighth (born) OGDEN.. Dell of oaks OLAF.. Champion OLIVER.. Bearer of peace OMAR, OMER.. Better ORAN, ORIN.. White-haired ORLANDO.. See Roland ORRICK.. Golden king ORSINO, ORSON.. Little bear ORTON.. Golden town ORVILLE.. Golden city OSBERT.. Divine brightness OSBORN.. Divine bear OSCAR.. Leaping warrior OSGOOD.. Godly OSMOND.. Protection of God OSRIC.. Divine power OSWALD.. Divine ruler OTIS.. Keen of hearing OTTO.. Mountain OWEN.. High-born
P PABLO.. See Paul PADDY.. See Patrick PADRAIC.. See Patrick PAOLO.. See Paul PARKER.. Park keeper PASCAL.. Easter PATRICK.. Noble, a patrician PAUL.. Little one PAYTON, PEYTON.. Noble PEARCE, PIERCE. See Peter PERCY, PERCIVAL.. Keen-eyed PERRIN, PERRY.. See Peter PETER..Firm as a rock PHELAN.. Wolf PHILANDER.. Lover of people PHILBERT.. Outstanding PHILEMON.. Loving PHILIP.. Lover of horses PHINEAS.. Frank, candid PIERRE.. See Peter PIP.. See Philip PIUS.. Pious, filial PRENTICE, PRENTISS.. Learner PRESCOTT.. Church PRESTON.. Of the church PRIMUS.. First (born) PROCTOR.. Officer PUTNAM.. Watering town
Q QUENTIN, QUINN, QUINTIN, QUINTUS.. Fifth (born) QUILLER.. Fledgling QUINCY.. Fifth son Worshipper of God
R RADCLIFF.. Red cliff RADFORD.. Red ford RALPH.. See Randolph RAMSAY, RAMSEY.. Island RANDALL, RANDOLPH.. Protected by the wolf RANGER.. Forest guard RAOUL.. See Ralph, Rudolph RAPHAEL.. Healed by God RASTUS.. See Erastus RAY.. See Raymond RAYMOND.. Quiet protector RAYNARD.. Sound judge REDMOND.. Adviser REED.. Red-haired REGAN.. Noble man REGINALD.. Strong ruler RENARD.. See Raynard RENE, RENATO.. Reborn REUBEN.. Behold, a son! REUEL.. God is his friend REX.. King REXFORD.. King's crossing REYNOLD.. See Reginald RHYS.. Chieftain RICHARD.. Bold fighter RIDGELEY.. Ridge meadow RIORDAN.. Royal singer RITCHIE.. Stern leader ROBERT, ROBIN.. Illustrious RODERICK. . Famous king RODMAN.. Surveyor RODNEY.. Famous in counsel ROGER.. Famous with spear ROLAND.. Glory of the land ROLF, ROLFE.. See Randolph ROLLO.. See Randolph ROMEO.. Man of Rome RONALD.. See Reginald RORY.. See Roderick ROSCOE.. Swift as a steed ROSS.. Gallant as a steed ROY.. King ROYAL, ROYCE.. Kingly RUDOLPH.. Famous RUFUS.. Red-haired RUPERT.. See Robert RUSSELL.. Red-haired RUTHERFORD.. Meadow
S SALVADOR.. Saviour SAMSON.. Like the sun SAMUEL.. Asked of God SANDER(S), SANDOR, SAUNDERS.. See Alexander SANFORD.. Sand crossing SAUL.. Asked of God SAWYER.. Woodcutter SAXON.. Swordsman SCHUYLER.. Learned SCOT, SCOTT.. Northman SEABROOK.. Sea spring SEAN.. See John SEARL, SERLE.. Armed SEBASTIAN.. Majestic SEBOLD.. Bold conqueror SEDGWICK.. Victorious SELIG.. Blessed SELWYN.. Royal friend SETH. . Appointed SETON.. Countryman SEWARD.. Sea warden SEWELL.. Sea spring SEXTUR.. Sixth (born) SEYMOUR.. Like St. Maur SHAUN, SHAWN.. See John SHELBY.. Shell city SHELDON.. Shield bearer SHELLEY.. Of the meadow SHERMAN.. A cutter SHERWIN.. Bright friend SHERWOOD.. Bright wood SHIRLEY.. County meadow SIDNEY, SYDNEY.. Joyous SIEGFRIED.. Conqueror SIGMUND.. Victor SIGURD.. Ruler SILAS.. Woodsman SILVAN.. Of the forest SILVESTER.. Forester SIMEON, SIMON.. Hearkening SINCLAIR.. Ilustrious SOLOMON.. Peaceable SPENCER.. Steward STACEY, STACY.. Steady STAFFORD.. Staff crossing STANISLAUS.. Praiseworthy STANLEY. Stone meadow STANTON. Stone town STEPHEN, STEVEN.. Crown STERLING.. Little star STEWART.. One in charge STROTHER, STRUTHER, STRUTHERS.. Stream(s) SUMNER.. Summoner STUART.. See Stewart SVEN.. Youth, swain SYLVESTER.. See Silvester
T TAD.. See Theodore TALBOT.. Hunter TAYLOR.. Tailor TED, TEDDY.. See Theodore TERENCE, TERRY.. Tender THADDEUS.. Praise THANE.. Aid THATCHER.. Roof maker THAYER.. Strong THEOBALD.. For the people THEODORE.. Gift of God THEODORIC.. Ruler of people THEOPHILUS.. Dear THOMAS.. Twin THORNE.. Thorn tree THORPE.. Village THURSTON.. Stone of Thor TIMOTHY.. Honoring God TITUS.. Protected TOBIAH, TOBIAS.. The Lord is good TOD, TODD.. Thick foliage TOM, TOMMY.. See Thomas TONY.. See Anthony TRACEY, TRACY.. Leader TRAVERS, TRAVIS.. Traveller TREMONT.. Three-hilled TRENT.. Thirty (French) TREVOR.. Prudent TRISTAN.. Romantic TURNER.. Acrobat TYBALT.. See Theobald TYLER.. Tile maker
U UDOLPH.. Fortunate noble ULRIE, ULRICH.. Noble lord ULYSSES.. Greek God UPTON.. Hill dweller URBAN.. Of the city URIAH.. Light of God
V VALENTINE.. Valiant VALERY.. Strong, worthy VAN.. Advance VARDEN.. Hill dweller VAUGHAN, VAUGHN. . Small VERGIL, VIRGIL.. Flourishing VERN, VERNON.. Green country VICTOR.. Conqueror VINCENT.. Conquering VIVIAN .. Full of life VLADIMIR.. Glory of princes
W WADE.. Wanderer WADSWORTH.. Traveler WALCOTT.. Stone cottage WALDEMAR.. Famed power WALDEN.. Powerful WALDFORD.. Mighty ford WALDO.. See Waldemar WALLACE.. Scottish hero WALT, WALTER.. Leader WARD.. Guardian WARE.. Keen-witted WARING.. Watchful WARNER, WERNER.. Protector WARREN.. Park WARRICK, WARWICK.. Fighting king WASHINGTON.. Town on The Wash (Thames estuary) WAYLAND.. Traveler WAYNE.. Wagon-maker WEBSTER.. Weaver WENDELL.. Wanderer WESLEY.. West meadow WHITELAW.. White hill WHITNEY.. White island WILBUR.. Forest dweller WILFRED.. Lover of peace WILL, WILLY.. See William WILLARD.. Strong of will WILLIAM.. Protector WILLIS.. Shield WILLOUGHBY.. Willow town WILMAR, WILMER.. Resolute WINFRED.. Peace maker WINSTON.. Friendly town WINTHROP.. Friendly Village WOLVERTON.. Town of good peace WOODROW.. Officer of the forest WRIGHT.. Worker WYNDHAM.. Windy village WYNNE.. Gain
X XAVIER.. Glorious XERXES.. King
Y YARDLEY.. Meadow yard YATES.. Gate dweller YVAIN, YWAIN.. Young warrior
Z ZACHARIAH, ZACHARY.. Whom God remembers ZEBEDIAH.. The gift of God ZEKE.. See Ezekiel ZENO, ZENOS.. Gift of Zeus ZIGMOND.. Winning

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• Senator David Shoebridge (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 27/10/2023
• Dr Andrew Leigh, MP (Australian Labor Party) - AMA Link 01/02/2024
• Ed Carroll (Australian Progessives) - AMA Link 15/03/2024
• Max Chandler-Mather (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 20/03/2024
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Predicted winners in bold
Best Actress

• 1. Angelina Jolie (Maria)
• 2. Saoirse Ronan (The Outrun)
• 3. Lady Gaga (Joker 2)
• 4. Amy Adams (Nightbitch)
• 5. ??????? (As of now, I can see literally anyone getting this spot)

Some options for 5th place-

• Kirsten Dunst (Civil War)
• Zendaya (Challengers)
• Lily Gladstone (Fancy Dance)
• Emma Stone (Kinds Of Kindness)
• Aunjane Ellis Taylor (The Nickel Boys)
• Florence Pugh (We Live In Time)

Best Actor-

• 1. Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)
• 2. Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)
• 3. Daniel Craig (Queer)
• 4. Joaquin Phoenix (Joker 2)
• 5. Paul Mescal (Gladiator 2)

Alts-

• Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice)
• Andrew Garfield (We Live In Time)
• Cillian Murphy (Small Things Like These)
• Jesse Plemons (Kinds Of Kindness)
• Adam Driver (Megalopolis)

Best Supporting Actress-

• 1. (If she goes Supporting) Saoirse Ronan (Blitz)
• 2.Lesley Manville (Queer)
• 3. Maria Bakalova (The Apprentice)
• 4. Danielle Deadwyler (The Piano Lesson)
• 5. Toni Collette (Juror No. 2)

Alts-

• Cynthia Erivo (Wicked)
• Danielle Deadwyler (The Piano Lesson)
• Cailee Spaney (Civil War)
• Hong Chau (Kinds Of Kindness)

Best Supporting Actor-

• 1. Samuel L. Jackson (The Piano Lesson)
• 2. Stanley Tucci (Conclave)
• 3. Drew Starkey (Queer)
• 4. Kieran Culkin ( A Real Pain)
• 5. Leigh Gill (Blitz)

Alts-

• Willem Dafoe (Kinds Of Kindess)
• John Lithgow (Conclave)
• Clarence Maclin (Sing Sing)

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For a view of how MPs have voted on various issues please use They Vote For You. Please note that your research should not end there as many MPs vote along party lines whilst personally advocating internally for another position, but it can be a useful starting point.
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• 22/04/2024 at 6:00 pm EST - Amy Remeikis (Political Journalist for The Guardian)

Completed AMAs

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• Senator Malcolm Roberts (Pauline Hanson's One Nation) - AMA Link 23/02/2023
• Owen Miller (Fusion Party) - AMA Link 07/03/2023
• Senator Jordon Steele-John (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 15/03/2023
• James Mullan (Willoughby), Edmund McGrath (Lane Cove), Heather Armstrong (North Sydney) (NSW Greens) - AMA Link 22/03/2023
• Patrick Gorman, MP - Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister (Australian Labor Party) - AMA Link 28/03/2023
• Senator Fatima Payman (Australian Labor Party) - AMA Link 05/04/2023
• Senator Tammy Tyrrell (Jacqui Lambie Network) - AMA Link 13/04/2023
• Senator David Shoebridge (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 04/05/2023
• Kate Chaney, MP (Independent) - AMA Link 08/06/2023
• Belinda Jones (Independent candidate in Fadden by-election) - AMA Link 15/06/2023
• Suzette Luyken (Legalise Cannabis Australia candidate in Fadden by-election) - AMA Link 29/06/2023
• Max Chandler-Mather (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 31/08/2023
• Senator David Shoebridge (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 27/10/2023
• Dr Andrew Leigh, MP (Australian Labor Party) - AMA Link 01/02/2024
• Ed Carroll (Australian Progessives) - AMA Link 15/03/2024
• Max Chandler-Mather (Australian Greens) - AMA Link 20/03/2024
• Cr William Bourke (Treasurer and Founder of Sustainable Australia Party) - AMA Link 28/03/2024
• Senator Malcolm Roberts (Pauline Hanson's One Nation) - AMA Link 10/04/2024

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