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The 2024 Oscar nominations have been announced, and it's a year marked by diversity, impressive cinematic achievements, and notable snubs. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the major categories, highlighting the top nominees and addressing the criticisms and discussions surrounding this year's selections.
Best Picture
Leading the pack with a total of 13 nominations is "Oppenheimer," followed closely by "Poor Things" with 11, and "Killers of the Flower Moon" with 10. "Barbie" also made a significant impact with 8 nominations. The Best Picture category showcases a diverse range of films:
Best Picture full list:
American Fiction
Anatomy of a Fall
Barbie
The Holdovers
Killers of the Flower Moon
Maestro
Oppenheimer
Past Lives
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest
Lead Actor Nominees
In the Best Actor category, notable nominees include Bradley Cooper for "Maestro," Jeffrey Wright for "American Fiction", Colman Domingo for “Rustin” and Paul Giamatti for “The Holdovers.” Cillian Murphy is a fan favorite to win the prestigious Best Actor award for his portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christoper Nolan’s summer blockbuster "Oppenheimer".
Best Actor full list:
Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer)
Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers)
Colman Domingo (Rustin)
Bradley Cooper (Maestro)
Jeffery Wright (American Fiction)
Lead Actress Nominees
The Best Actress category sees Lily Gladstone for “Killer’s of the Flower Moon” as the favorite to bring home the sought after award. Gladstone is joined by Annette Bening for "Nyad," Carey Mulligan for "Maestro," Emma Stone for "Poor Things" and Sandra Huller for “Anatomy of a Fall” for the Best Actress award.
Best Actress full list:
Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon)
Emma Stone (Poor Things)
Carey Mulligan (Maestro)
Sandra Huller (Anatomy of a Fall)
Annette Bening (Nyad)
Supporting Roles
For Best Actor in a Supporting Role, names like Robert De Niro for "Killers of the Flower Moon" and Ryan Gosling for "Barbie" stand out. The Best Actress in a Supporting Role category includes Emily Blunt for "Oppenheimer" and Danielle Brooks for "The Color Purple".
Supporting Actor full list:
Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer)
Robert De Niro (Killers of the Flower Moon)
Ryan Gosling (Barbie)
Sterling K. Brown (American Fiction)
Mark Ruffalo (Poor Things)
Supporting Actress full list:
Da’vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers)
Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple)
Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer)
Jodie Foster (Nyad)
America Ferrera (Barbie)
Best Director
Directing nominations feature prominent directors like Martin Scorsese for "Killers of the Flower Moon" and Christopher Nolan for "Oppenheimer." With his nominations for "Killers of the Flower Moon", Scorsese surpassed Steven Spielberg to become the most nominated living director at the Oscars. Up against the legendary director is Christopher Nolan who has been nominated a total of 8 times for an Oscar but never received one.
Best Director full list:
Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer)
Martin Scorsese (Killers of the Flower Moon)
Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things)
Jonathan Glazer (The Zone Of Interest)
Justine Triet (Anatomy of a Fall)
Criticisms and Discussions
Despite the celebration of cinematic achievements, this year's nominations have not been without criticism. Notable snubs include Leonardo DiCaprio in the Best Actor category for "Killers of the Flower Moon," and Greta Gerwig for directing "Barbie." This in turn has sparked criticism regarding the representation of women filmmakers at the Academy Awards, with fans questioning the legitimacy of the nominations when Gerwig’s name was missing from the Best Director category. Margot Robbie is another notable name missing from the 2024 Oscar Nominations for Best Actress.
The 2024 Oscars highlight a year of significant cinematic contributions, with "Oppenheimer" leading the way in nominations. However, the notable snubs and ongoing discussions about representation underscore the complexities of the modern film landscape. The award show will take place on the 10th of March and we predict that more headlines will roll off the red carpet as the awards are handed out. If you haven't already, make sure to download our streaming discovery app to not miss out on where to watch these Oscar nominated movies. Click here to check it out!
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