96th Academy Awards nominations

Hollywood’s biggest night just got more exciting! The 96th Academy Awards nominations are out, and it’s a thrilling ride. Leading the charge is Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” snagging a whopping 13 nominations. But wait, there’s more! “Poor Things,” a cinematic gem, follows closely with 11 nods. It’s a battle of the blockbusters, folks!

Surprises and Snubs: The Talk of Tinseltown

• The Greta Gerwig Snub: Greta Gerwig missed out on a Best Director nod for “Barbie.” Shocking, right? Even Ryan Gosling, nominated for his role as Ken, expressed his disappointment.
• Margot Robbie’s Miss: Robbie, despite her dual role as star and producer in “Barbie,” didn’t get an acting nomination. A surprise for many!
• DiCaprio’s Unexpected Omission: Leonardo DiCaprio, a past Oscar winner, got no love from the Academy this year for “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

But hey, it’s not all about the snubs. There’s history in the making here!

Making History

• Lily Gladstone’s Trailblazing Nomination: She becomes the first Native American nominated for Best Actress. A monumental moment!
• America Ferrera’s Comeback: Scoring a Best Supporting Actress nod for “Barbie,” Ferrera proves you can bounce back from a Golden Globe snub.
• Justine Triet Joins Elite Club: Triet’s nomination for Best Director for “Anatomy of a Fall” makes her the eighth woman in Oscar history to achieve this feat.

The Nominations Breakdown: Who’s Leading the Race?

Let’s dive into the major categories:

Best Picture

1. “American Fiction”
2. “Anatomy of a Fall”
3. “Barbie”
4. “The Holdovers”
5. “Killers of the Flower Moon”
6. “Maestro”
7. “Oppenheimer”
8. “Past Lives”
9. “Poor Things”
10. “The Zone of Interest”

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”)

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”)

International Feature Film

1. “Io Capitano” (Italy)
2. “Perfect Days” (Japan)
3. “Society of the Snow” (Spain)
4. “The Teachers’ Lounge” (Germany)
5. “The Zone of Interest” (United Kingdom)

Animated Feature Film

1. “The Boy and the Heron”
2. “Elemental”
3. “Nimona”
4. “Robot Dreams”
5. “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”

Adapted Screenplay

• “American Fiction”
• “Barbie”
• “Oppenheimer”
• “Poor Things”
• “The Zone of Interest”

Original Screenplay

• “Anatomy of a Fall”
• “The Holdovers”
• “Maestro”
• “May December”
• “Past Lives”

…And the list goes on!

Golden Globes: A Prelude to Oscar Glory?

“Oppenheimer” already bagged five Golden Globe awards, including Best Drama Motion Picture. Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. won accolades for their performances. “Poor Things” grabbed the Globe for Best Musical or Comedy Motion Picture, with Emma Stone winning Best Actress in the category.

“Barbie” wasn’t left behind, scoring two Globes, including Best Original Song for Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” and a new award for cinematic and box office achievement.

Final Thoughts

The Oscar race is heating up, and we’re all aboard the hype train! Will “Oppenheimer” detonate the competition, or will “Poor Things” steal the spotlight? It’s a cinematic showdown you don’t want to miss. Remember, these are just predictions – the real excitement is on the big night. So, mark your calendars, grab your popcorn, and let the Oscar fever begin! 🌟🎥🏆