Oscars: Eight movies we'll be talking about at next year's show

If Democratic presidential candidates are criss-crossing New Hampshire and buying vintage sequined jackets in South Carolina to boost their bona fides for the 2020 election, then it can't be too early to talk about next year's Oscars, right?

That's a rhetorical question. Of course, it's too soon. But that's not going to stop me from projecting a few contenders.

I'll list eight, in keeping with the number of nominated movies this year. And, as always, a disclaimer: This is an inexact science. I cannot account for weird lapses