The Noms:
 “Avatar” Stephen Rivkin, John Refoua and James Cameron
 “District 9” Julian Clarke
 “The Hurt Locker” Bob Murawski and Chris Innis
 “Inglourious Basterds” Sally Menke
 “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” Joe Klotz
 Who Will Win: The Hurt Locker
 Who Should Win: The Hurt Locker
 Who Won: The Hurt Locker
 Commentary: Bob Murawski and Chris Innis’ skill-set was one of the reasons why The Hurt Locker felt like such an edge-of-your-seat film. Well-deserved award.

