And now for something completely different. From here on out, I'll round up twice the usual number of suspects, you vote for as many Oscar-worthy contenders as you like, and when I eventually circle back to 2016, I'll take the top vote-getters and turn them into my official nominees. And if you don't like my choices, add one of your own.
How do you like them apples, dude?
My choices are noted with a ★. A tie is indicated with a ✪. Historical Oscar winners are noted with a ✔. Best foreign-language picture winners are noted with an ƒ. Best animated feature winners are noted with an @. A historical winner who won in a different category is noted with a ✱.