Does it mean we’ve reached the end of great cinema as we know it? Or will it usher in a new era of impeccable filmmaking? Like it or not, it’s looking more and more likely that The Dark Knight could end up winning Best Picture at the Oscars next year. Why am I making such a ludicrous prediction so early in the game? Well, out of all the big Best Picture contenders, none of them have turned out to be as amazing as expected. First things first, I haven’t seen all of them, but being in Hollywood and with the friends I know, I’ve spoken to someone who has seen at least every big contender. And while most are turning out good, none of them are turning out amazing, which only leaves The Dark Knight.