James Mangold achieved his first nomination for Best Director with A Complete Unknown, a shift following previous acclaimed films like Ford v Ferrari. Several actors, including Daniel Craig and Angelina Jolie, faced surprising snubs this year, despite strong performances and expectations for nominations. For Craig, his role in Queer was not recognized, while Jolie's portrayal of Maria Callas did not garner nomination despite the filmmaker's usual success with strong female leads. Nicole Kidman was another surprise, as her performance in Babygirl did not result in an Oscar nomination, despite festival accolades.
James Mangold's nomination for Best Director this year for A Complete Unknown marks a significant achievement after several previous acclaimed films did not earn him a nod.
Daniel Craig's outstanding performance in Queer as an American expat in a complex romance was not recognized by awards voters, highlighting the unpredictability of Oscar nominations.
Angelina Jolie's portrayals of Maria Callas was widely viewed as an Oscar certainty, yet surprisingly failed to secure a nomination, breaking the pattern of nominations for filmmaker Pablo Larraín.
Nicole Kidman's performance in Babygirl, though critically acclaimed, did not translate into an Oscar nomination, underscoring the unpredictability of awards, regardless of festival success.
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