They might be scheduled for DVD release practically simultaneously – but these British and American depictions of modern warfare are very different, says Kajaki producer Gareth Ellis-Unwin

London gets its time in the limelight this evening as Hollywood troops into town to pick up prizes and make one final pitch for Oscar glory. Join us from 5pm GMT for coverage; in the meantime, here’s how we think the gongs will be divvied up

The full list of films nominated for this year’s premiere British film awards