A couple of nominees here have no Oscar chance, but it’s an interesting an eclectic list. And with their history, three to four nominees here will carry home Oscar nominations, which makes Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’s chances pretty good since neither Method nor Jane Eyre could compete.

In addition to the nominees and/or winners listed below, this year, we’re giving you a quick background on each individual precursor including founding year, first awards year and a glimpse at how many predictions the group has gotten right in the last five years. This data can be found below.

The Nominations

Best Adapted Screenplay

A Dangerous Method
The Descendants
Jane Eyre
Moneyball
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

USC Scripter Data

Year Founded: 1988
First Awards: 1987 (25)

Precursor Accuracy

KEY:

• Nominee was nominated for the corresponding Oscar
• Nominee was not nominated for a corresponding Oscar
• Total (2010-2009-2008-2007-2006)

Adapted Screenplay: 16 (4-4-3-3-2) N / 9 (1-1-2-2-3) I