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Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another won Best Director and Best Picture, beating Ryan Coogler's Sinners for the top Oscars prizes, while Sinners collected several technical awards and Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for his dual role; Coogler also earned Best Original Screenplay.
As the 98th Academy Awards approach, Next Best Picture argues several categories look virtually locked: Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson; Best Actress for Jesse Buckley; Best Supporting Actor for Sean Penn; and dominant sweeps in Original and Adapted Screenplay (One Battle After Another; Sinners), Cinematography, and Film Editing. It also predicts a sweep for Kpop Demon Hunters in Animated Feature, Sentimental Value favored for International Feature, Frankenstein likely sweeping Costume Design, Production Design, and Makeup & Hairstyling, with Sinners for Original Score, Golden for Original Song, F1 for Sound, and Avatar’s film for Visual Effects.
Awards Daily argues the Best Picture race is a razor-thin contest between Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, with a possible director split in PTA’s favor. The piece leans PTA for Best Picture and Best Director, but notes Sinners could surge if it sweeps on Oscar night. Jessie Buckley is the likely Best Actress winner, Timothée Chalamet leads Best Actor, Sean Penn tops Best Supporting Actor, and Amy Madigan is favored for Best Supporting Actress. Other wins trend toward Frankenstein in design, KPop Demon Hunters in animation, The Perfect Neighbor in Documentary, and Sinners for Original Score, with various alternates possible depending on late momentum and sentiment. Overall, momentum and heart as well as stats shape a night that remains unpredictable despite strong frontrunners.
The 98th Academy Awards nominations bring a wave of records and trivia: “Sinners” leads with a historic 16 nominations, the most ever, while “One Battle After Another” claims 13 nominations—marking the first year with two films reaching 13+ nominations. Josh Safdie earns four nominations in a single year, and for the third time all five Best Director nominees are also up for writing. Timothée Chalamet becomes the youngest to be nominated for Best Actor and Best Picture in the same year, Emma Stone achieves a similar acting/producing overlap, and Leonardo DiCaprio ties the record for the most Best Picture appearances. Horror nominations hit a new high with 27, and numerous Best Picture/Director records surface, including posthumous nominations, non-English-language contenders, and a surge in women directors. Neon breaks previous patterns by having multiple Best Picture nominees, while other stats touch on producers, international features, and seasonal release patterns.
Benny Safdie won the Best Director award at the 82nd Venice Film Festival for his film 'The Smashing Machine', which is part of a highly praised competition lineup that includes films like 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' and others vying for the Golden Lion. The festival also awarded other honors across various categories, highlighting a successful event with notable films and performances.
Readers share their picks for the 2024 Oscars, including standout performances in films such as The Holdovers, Society of the Snow, Oppenheimer, Rustin, Nimona, The Color Purple, and Godzilla Minus One. They highlight exceptional acting, stunning animation, and impressive visual effects, while expressing surprise at certain films' lack of nominations. Notable mentions include Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Robert Downey Jr, Colman Domingo, Danielle Brooks, and Sandra Hüller, with readers advocating for their recognition in various categories.
With the 96th annual Academy Awards approaching, predictions for the top categories are in. Christopher Nolan is favored to win Best Director for "Oppenheimer," while Da’Vine Joy Randolph is expected to take home Best Supporting Actress. Robert Downey Jr. is likely to win Best Supporting Actor, and Lily Gladstone is the frontrunner for Best Actress. Cillian Murphy is predicted to win Best Actor, and "Oppenheimer" is the anticipated Best Picture winner, although "Killers of the Flower Moon" is a strong contender.
Greta Gerwig responds to the Oscar snub rumors, clarifying that she did receive a nomination for her work on "Barbie." She expresses happiness for the film's overall recognition and emphasizes her commitment to continuing to make movies. Margot Robbie also shares a positive outlook on the situation, acknowledging the success of the films from the past year.
Greta Gerwig's absence from the Best Director nominations for her film "Barbie" despite the movie's critical acclaim and commercial success has sparked criticism of the Academy's bias. The lack of recognition for female directors in the Oscars history, coupled with the perception of "girly" films as less serious, raises questions about the industry's patronizing attitude towards women in directing. The article also highlights the historical lack of diversity in the Best Director category and the ongoing challenges faced by non-white male filmmakers in Hollywood.
Martin Scorsese has set a new Oscar record by earning his 10th nomination for Best Director, surpassing Steven Spielberg as the living director with the most Oscar nominations. His film "Killers of the Flower Moon" received 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actress for Lily Gladstone, and Best Supporting Actor for Robert De Niro. Scorsese's work on the film, based on the book by David Grann, explores the Osage Reign of Terror in 1920s Oklahoma. The 96th Academy Awards will air on March 10, 2024.
The Oscar nominations were announced, with notable snubs including Greta Gerwig for Best Director for "Barbie," Leonardo DiCaprio for "Killers of the Flower Moon," and "The Color Purple." Margot Robbie was also left out for her role in "Barbie." However, there were some surprises, such as Justine Triet's nomination for "Anatomy of a Fall." The full list of nominations covers various categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Song.
Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter's executive editor of awards coverage, has released his final projections for the 96th Oscar Nominations, including potential nominees and surprises across various categories such as Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and more. The predictions are based on industry insights, awards campaigns, and historical Oscar trends, with regular updates to reflect new developments.
As the Oscar nominations approach, "Oppenheimer" emerges as a dominant front-runner for Best Picture, while "Saltburn" gains momentum with BAFTA nominations. Jonathan Glazer and Greta Gerwig face uncertainty in the Best Director category, while Paul Giamatti and Emma Stone see their chances rise in the acting races. Meanwhile, Willem Dafoe and Sandra Hüller are potential surprises in the supporting categories, while Jodie Foster's nomination streak ends at BAFTA.
Scott Feinberg's Oscar projections post Golden Globes, SAG, and DGA Awards nominations include frontrunners like "Oppenheimer," "Barbie," and "Poor Things" for Best Picture, and directors like Christopher Nolan and Greta Gerwig. Frontrunners for Best Actor include Paul Giamatti and Cillian Murphy, while Best Actress frontrunners include Lily Gladstone and Emma Stone. The projections also cover categories like Best Animated Feature, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Song, providing insights into potential nominees and winners for the upcoming Oscars.
Christopher Nolan won his first Golden Globe for best director for "Oppenheimer," a historical drama that became a surprise summer blockbuster, grossing $951 million worldwide. In his acceptance speech, Nolan paid tribute to his ensemble cast and crew, while actor Cillian Murphy, who won a Globe for lead actor in a drama, praised Nolan as a visionary director and master. "Oppenheimer" has received eight Golden Globe nominations, including best actor for Murphy and supporting actor for Robert Downey Jr.