The University of Southern California has announced nominees for its Scripter Award, which hails notable films adapted from books: "Atonement," "Into the Wild," "No Country for Old Men," "There Will Be Blood," "Zodiac." CLICK HERE for more info. Missing from the list: "Assassination of Jesse James," "Away from Her," "Charlie Wilson's War," "Gone Baby Gone," The Kite Runner," "A Mighty Heart" and "3:10 to Yuma." "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was not eligible.

The Scripter's lineup has the reputation for being a harbinger of the equivalent category at the Oscars — best adapted screenplay — which tends, in turn, to forecast best picture champs far more frequently than whatever film wins best original screenplay. But, truth be told, the Scripter has agreed with the Oscar winner of best adapted screenplay only 4 times in 19 years: "A Beautiful Mind" (2001), "L.A. Confidential" (1997), "Sense and Sensibility" (1995) and "Schindler's List" (1993). Granted, the Oscar race includes adaptations from more than just books.

Below, compare the nominees of both awards over the past three years:

2006 SCRIPTER
X - "Children of Men"
"The Devil Wears Prada"
"The Illusionist"
"The Last King of Scotland"
"Notes on a Scandal"

2006 OSCARS
X - "The Departed"
"Borat"
"Children of Men"
"Notes on a Scandal"
"Little Children"

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