The only thing to get excited about in the nominations (I almost wrote "noms" in some insane attempt to seem insiderish) is Richard Jenkins getting a nomination for The Visitor. No way will he win, but the guy's overdue for some recognition.
I finally just watched Synecdoche, NY last night (loved it) and was disappointed that it didn't get a makeup, design, or writing nomination.
Best case in my view is that Slumdog Millionaire sweeps the floor with Li'l Benny Buttons.