"2024 Oscar Nominations: Longshots, Predictions, and How to Watch"

As the Academy Awards nominations approach, there are several longshot candidates that deserve recognition, including performances in films like "Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret," "American Fiction," "Past Lives," "All Of Us Strangers," and "BlackBerry." Additionally, there's hope for recognition in categories such as Best Director and Best Original Song, with potential nominees like "Asteroid City" and "It Never Went Away." The article also highlights the potential for a first-time Oscar nomination for composer Joe Hisaishi for his work on "The Boy And The Heron," and the possibility of genre films like "Godzilla Minus One" and "Nimona" receiving nominations in their respective categories.