"As our movie critic Richard Brody observed, this has been 'a year in which, unexpectedly, what's great is also popular,' and a number of ambitious, original movies are serious contenders for Best Picture. Ryan Coogler's historical vampire drama 'Sinners' leads the pack in nominations, but Paul Thomas Anderson's darkly comic thriller 'One Battle After Another' isn't far behind."
"If Chalamet takes Best Actor, he'll be the second-youngest person ever to do so-though the honor could just as easily go to Michael B. Jordan, who played twins in 'Sinners,' or to Leonardo DiCaprio for his turn as a washed-up activist in 'One Battle.' Wagner Moura's work in 'The Secret Agent' makes him a credible threat, too."
"The film is one of several international features in the mix for the top prizes: a welcome reminder that, with the Academy's expanded voting body, there could be some genuine surprises in store."
The ninety-eighth Academy Awards ceremony is being held in Los Angeles, hosted by Conan O'Brien for a second time. New Yorker writers are providing comprehensive coverage from both the Dolby Theatre and New York. This year stands out as one where critically acclaimed and popular films overlap significantly. Ryan Coogler's historical vampire drama 'Sinners' leads in nominations, while Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' and Josh Safdie's 'Marty Supreme' are strong contenders. Best Actor candidates include Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Wagner Moura. The expanded Academy voting body has introduced international features prominently into the competition, suggesting potential surprises in the final results.
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