What the Oscar Nominations Missed
Briefly

The 2025 Academy Award nominations were announced today, after being postponed due to the Los Angeles fires. 'Emilia Pérez' from Netflix leads with thirteen nominations, while 'The Brutalist' and 'Wicked' each received ten. Critics like Richard Brody have expressed concern over the perceived drop in quality among this year's nominees. Meanwhile, alternative lists are circulating, including those created by critics who, like Justin Chang, sought solace in movies during challenging times. The New Yorker has extensively covered these films and the broader film culture, including profiles on directors like Brady Corbet.
The nominees for the 2025 Academy Awards were unveiled after delays due to LA fires, with Netflix's 'Emilia Pérez' leading with thirteen nominations.
Richard Brody expresses disappointment over the Oscar nominations, noting a sharp drop-off from the year's standout films to those nominated.
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