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Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer has secured its position as the most nominated film of the season, earning an impressive 13 nominations in the 96th Academy Awards nominations. Contrary to expectations that Barbie would come in second with at least ten nominations, Poor Things came in second with 11 nominations, closely followed by Killers of the Flower Moon with 10.
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The Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California on March 10, 2024 and will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. With the competition heating up and the stage set for an intriguing and highly anticipated awards season, let’s delve into a closer look at the favorites in each major category.
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Our pick: Oppenheimer
Navigating a summer release and maintaining momentum into awards season is no easy feat, but Oppenheimer has executed this task spectacularly. Emerging as a frontrunner in July, it has now solidified its position as the most nominated film of the season.
best director
Our pick: Christopher Nolan
At this point in awards season, the competition seems all but over, with Christopher Nolan seemingly miles ahead of the pack.
best Actor
Our pick: Paul Giamatti
Cillian Murphy remained the favorite for a long period, but a notable change occurred when Paul Giamatti emerged as the new favorite. This shift in dynamics was fueled by major wins and impactful speeches at both the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards.
Best actress
Our pick: Emma Stone
Despite Lily Gladstone’s brilliant performance in Killers of the Flower Moon, Emma Stone has maintained her front-runner status throughout awards season, solidified by her consistently outstanding contributions.
Best Supporting Actor
Our pick: Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr has been the dominant force in this category all season and this trend seems unlikely to change. After scoring wins at both the Golden Globes and the Critics Choice Awards, there are few signs that his winning streak will come to an end anytime soon.
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Best Supporting Actress
Our Pick: Da’Vine Joy Randolph
If you’re looking for the category with the safest bet this season, look no further than Best Supporting Actress. As anticipated, Da’Vine Joy Randolph is on an impressive streak, earning one victory after another.