Oscar Winner Predictions: Best Actor in a Leading Role

The nominees:
Richard Jenkins, The Visitor
Frank Langella, Frost/Nixon
Sean Penn, Milk
Brad Pitt, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Mickey Rourke, The Wrestler

My ballot: 2/5 (TBA soon)
Who should win: Penn or Rourke
Who will win: It’s a two-way race between Penn and Rourke, but I think the comeback story, even though it’s already paid off at the Golden Globes and other awards, will give Rourke his first Oscar.