Surprises, Snubs, and History: Unpacking Oscar 2024
With 13 nominations, Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" leads the field for the 96th Academy Awards, followed by "Poor Things" with 11.
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Lily Gladstone becomes history by being the first Native American to be nominated for Best Actress, while Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, and Leonardo DiCaprio are left out of the acting race.
Best Picture Race Heats received outstanding films this year, including "Oppenheimer," "Poor Things," "Barbie," and others, are vying for Best Picture, leaving the result unclear.
Even though it's a box office success, Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" only gets eight nominations, less than its rival "Oppenheimer."
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Newcomers and Diversity Shine This year's Oscar competition benefits from the various talents and first-time nominees like Cord Jefferson and Lily Gladstone, who provide new insights.
Nolan's Aspirations for the OscarKnown for his extravagant productions, Christopher Nolan is hoping to win his first Best Picture with "Oppenheimer" following several nominations.
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The film "Poor Things" directed by Yorgos Lanthimos very popular in the UK cinema industry and lb eleven Oscar nominations.
Oscar voters might be willing to accept big-budget blockbusters now that "Oppenheimer" has made over $1 billion at the box office, which could lead to a change in the format of the awards ceremony.
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The competition between "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" heats up as both films earn noteworthy nominations. The key to the Barbenheimer frenzy is Oscar night."