If you have a soft spot for the 16th President of the United States,
then you'll want to tune into the 85th Academy Awards next month.
Oscar nominations were announced on Thursday (January 10), revealing Steven Spielberg's
"Lincoln"
as the film to beat. The filmmaker's period piece earned 12 nominations
including Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role, Directing and more.
Nipping at its heels is
"Les Miserables," director Tom Hooper's adaptation of the beloved stage musical, with nine nominations to its name.

And The 2013 Oscars Nominees Are...

Read on for the full list of nominees.