Anticipation Builds as Film Industry Heads into Awards Season
From the grandeur of Diwali and Christmas celebrations, we swiftly transition to a different kind of merriment; the commencement of film awards season. Highlighting the cinematic brilliance of the year, everything reaches a climax with the internationally recognized Oscars. March 10th carries the weight of numerous anxieties and hopes as we await the biggest event on the film industry’s calendar. Predictions are rampant, but no one can be sure until the envelope is finally opened.
Snubs and Surprises in Oscar Nominations
The detailed list of the Oscar nominations brought quite a few shocks. Leaving out Greta Gerwig and Celine Song in the category of Best Director caused a stir amongst cinema lovers. However, Justine Triet’s nomination for ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, helped restore balance in an otherwise male-dominated category.
The most glaring surprises include the overlooking of Margot Robbie’s performance in Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’. This came as a shock to many considering the commercial success of ‘Barbie’ which, along with ‘Oppenheimer’, dominated last summer’s box-office collections. ‘Barbie’ grossed almost $1.5 billion worldwide while Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ managed collections close to $950 million and significant critical acclaim.
Countdown to the Oscars: The Race Intensifies
In the race towards the Oscars, the ‘Barbenheimer’ saga looms large. Fetching numerous nominations, ‘Oppenheimer’ leads the pack winning the most awards to date. Showing a reversal of fortune, ‘Barbie’ fell to third place with only eight nominations, giving way to the fantasy comedy ‘Poor Things’ and Nolan’s biopic. The latter broke records with a stunning 13 nominations.
This year’s nominations encapsulate the Academy’s commitment to diversity with nominees inclusive of the LGBTQI+ community, people of color, and a native American artist for the first time. Among this year’s notable nominees are openly gay actors Jodie Foster and Coleman Domingo for their films ‘Nyad’ and ‘Rustin’.
And the Oscar Goes to…
As the 96th Oscars approaches, predictions for the big winners are rife. Here are the probable favourites:
No matter the outcome in these four main Oscar categories, crème-de-la-crème of cinema, is celebrated. And the best part about it all? We can savour each moment live ensuring we don’t miss any of the glamour, humour, and exhilaration that the Oscar awards night promises.
Jot down 10 March in your diary!
