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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.
The Hollywood Reporter has released its predictions for the 2023 Oscars in various categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Screenplay, Best International Feature, Best Documentary Feature, and Best Animated Feature. The frontrunners in each category include films such as "American Fiction," "Oppenheimer," "Barbie," "Maestro," and "The Color Purple." These predictions are based on conversations with voters and industry insiders, analysis of marketing and awards campaigns, and the history of the Oscars.
The Hollywood Reporter has released its predictions for the upcoming Academy Awards, including frontrunners for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and other categories. The list includes films such as "American Fiction," "Oppenheimer," "Barbie," and "Killers of the Flower Moon," with directors like Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, and Martin Scorsese among the top contenders. Actors Bradley Cooper, Paul Giamatti, Annette Bening, and Emma Stone are also predicted to be strong contenders in their respective categories.
The Hollywood Reporter's executive editor of awards coverage, Scott Feinberg, has released his predictions for the 2024 Oscars in various categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Screenplay, Best International Feature, Best Documentary Feature, and Best Animated Feature. The frontrunners in each category include films such as "American Fiction," "Oppenheimer," "Barbie," "Killers of the Flower Moon," and "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse."
The Hollywood Reporter's executive editor of awards coverage, Scott Feinberg, predicts the frontrunners and major threats for various categories at the Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Screenplay, Best International Feature, Best Documentary Feature, and Best Animated Feature. The predictions are based on consultations with voters and industry insiders, analysis of marketing and awards campaigns, and the history of the Oscars.