Awards season is in full swing and the Oscars are just around the corner. Now that the nominations are in, everyone’s talking… from the snubs of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie who were “Barbie” to which contemporary film virtuosos are in line for a win.
Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” Leads the Pack, But Can He Finally Win?
Christopher Nolan’s ambitious biopic “Oppenheimer” has become the awards season darling, securing a staggering 13 nominations at the prestigious Oscars. This could mark Nolan’s first-ever win after five previous nominations, a significant moment for the acclaimed director.
Diverse Contenders Shake Up the Race
While “Oppenheimer” dominates, the competition is fierce. Yorgos Lanthimos’ feminist fantasy “Poor Things” (11 nominations) adds an intriguing twist, while Martin Scorsese’s epic “Killers of the Flower Moon” (10 nominations) promises a thrilling showdown. Even the surprising inclusion of “Barbie” (8 nominations) fuels the awards buzz.
Disappointments and Milestones
The nominations haven’t been without controversy. The lack of female directors except for Justine Triet in the Best Director category is a cause for concern. High-profile actors like Margot Robbie and Leonardo DiCaprio also missed out. Nevertheless, history is made with Lily Gladstone becoming the first Native American actor nominated for Best Actress, setting the stage for a captivating battle against Emma Stone, fresh off her Golden Globe win.
Unexpected Twists and Diverse Landscape
“Poor Things” continues to surprise with nods for Mark Ruffalo (Best Supporting Actor) and Yorgos Lanthimos (Best Director). The Best Picture shortlist boasts a diverse mix of genres, including “Barbie,” “Past Lives,” and “The Zone of Interest” – the first British film vying for Best International Film in 24 years. Its star, Sandra Hüller, adds to the mix in the Best Actress category.
Beyond the Frontrunners
Bradley Cooper’s “Maestro” earns recognition (7 nominations), while Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers” shines in the Original Screenplay category. New faces like Jodie Foster and Danielle Brooks join the Best Supporting Actress race, showcasing the depth of talent recognized this year.
Omissions and the Road Ahead
Acclaimed films like “All of Us Strangers” and “Saltburn” were surprisingly absent, highlighting the subjectivity of the selection process. However, with Jimmy Kimmel returning to host the ceremony on March 10th, one thing is certain: the 2024 Oscars promise to be an exciting and unpredictable night, celebrating not just the best in film, but also the evolving landscape of cinematic storytelling.
2024 ACADEMY AWARD® NOMINATIONS
Best Picture
“American Fiction”
“Anatomy of a Fall”
“Barbie”
“The Holdovers”
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
“Maestro”
“Oppenheimer”
“Past Lives”
“Poor Things”
“The Zone of Interest”
Best Director
Jonathan Glazer, “The Zone of Interest”
Yorgos Lanthimos, “Poor Things”
Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer”
Martin Scorsese, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Justine Triet, “Anatomy of a Fall”
Best Actor
Bradley Cooper, “Maestro”
Colman Domingo, “Rustin”
Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers”
Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”
Jeffrey Wright, “American Fiction”
Best Actress
Annette Bening, “Nyad”
Lily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Sandra Hüller, “Anatomy of a Fall”
Carey Mulligan, “Maestro”
Emma Stone, “Poor Things”
Best Supporting Actor
Sterling K. Brown, “American Fiction”
Robert De Niro, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer”
Ryan Gosling, “Barbie”
Mark Ruffalo, “Poor Things”
Best Supporting Actress
Emily Blunt, “Oppenheimer”
Danielle Brooks, “The Color Purple”
America Ferrera, “Barbie”
Jodie Foster, “Nyad”
Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”
Original Screenplay
“Anatomy of a Fall”
“The Holdovers”
“May December”
“Maestro”
“Past Lives”
Adapted Screenplay
“American Fiction”
“Barbie”
“Oppenheimer”
“Poor Things”
“The Zone of Interest”
Animated Feature
“The Boy and the Heron”
“Elemental”
“Nimona”
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
“Robot Dreams”
Production Design
“Barbie”
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
“Napoleon”
“Oppenheimer”
“Poor Things”
Costume Design
“Barbie”
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
“Napoleon”
“Oppenheimer”
“Poor Things”
Cinematography
“El Conde”
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
“Maestro”
“Oppenheimer”
“Poor Things”
Editing
“Anatomy of a Fall”
“The Holdovers”
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
“Oppenheimer”
“Poor Things”
Makeup and Hairstyling
“Golda”
“Maestro”
“Oppenheimer”
“Poor Things”
“Society of the Snow”
Sound
“The Creator”
“Maestro”
“Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One”
“Oppenheimer”
“The Zone of Interest”
Visual Effects
“The Creator”
“Godzilla Minus One”
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
“Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One”
“Napoleon”
Original Score
“American Fiction”
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
“Oppenheimer”
“Poor Things”
Original Song
“The Fire Inside” (“Flamin’ Hot”)
“I’m Just Ken” (“Barbie”)
“It Never Went Away” (“American Symphony”)
“Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)” (“Killers of the Flower Moon”)
“What Was I Made For?” (“Barbie”)
Documentary Feature
“Bobi Wine: The People’s President”
“The Eternal Memory”
“Four Daughters”
“To Kill a Tiger”
“20 Days in Mariupol”
International Feature
“The Teachers’ Lounge,” Germany
“Io Capitano,” Italy
“Perfect Days,” Japan
“Society of the Snow,” Spain
“The Zone of Interest,” United Kingdom
Animated Short
“Letter to a Pig”
“Ninety-Five Senses”
“Our Uniform”
“Pachyderme”
“War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko”
Documentary Short
“The ABCs of Book Banning”
“The Barber of Little Rock”
“Island in Between”
“The Last Repair Shop”
“Nai Nai & Wai Po”
Live-Action Short
“The After”
“Invincible”
“Knight of Fortune”
“Red, White and Blue”
“The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar”