WHAT WERE THE MOST SURPISING
OSCAR SNUBS?
There were a lot of surprises Oscar
nominations morning.
Some exclusions that stood out include Denis
Villeneuve, whose “Dune” got the second most
nominations (10) behind “The Power of the Dog”
(12) including best picture, but who failed to get
a directing nomination for himself.
The best actress category was especially brutal
this year, leaving out Lady Gaga for “House
of Gucci,” Jennifer Hudson for “Respect” and
Caitriona Balfe for “Belfast” and Renate Reinsve
for “The Worst Person in the World.”
WHAT ARE THE PREDICTIONS FOR THE
WINNERS ON OSCAR NIGHT?
“The Power of the Dog” is the presumed
frontrunner for best picture and best director, for
Jane Campion, but there is also the possibility
that “CODA” will take best picture, especially
after it won at the Producer’s Guild Awards.
Either way, it’ll be the first time a streaming
service has won best picture. Other likely
winners include Will Smith for best actor (“King
Richard”), Jessica Chastain for best actress
(“The Eyes of Tammy Faye”), Troy Kotsur for best
supporting actor (“CODA”) and Ariana DeBose
for best supporting actress (“West Side Story”).
WHAT ELSE CAN WE EXPECT FROM THE
OSCARS?
Organizers have promised that they will keep
the broadcast to three hours and Packer (whose
films include crowd pleasers like “Girls Trip”)