The 97th Academy Awards nominations showcase an eclectic mix, featuring films like Wicked, which shines with multiple nominations and potential for Best Picture. Despite its many accolades, there was surprise at the snub of Jonathan Bailey, whose performance in the film was highly praised. Meanwhile, Denis Villeneuve faced another omission in the Best Director category for Dune: Part Two, despite the film's five nominations. The nominations reflect a shift in the Academy's appreciation for a variety of storytelling, seen through films like Nosferatu and Gladiator II.
One of the biggest winners of nomination season is the whimsical Wicked, which gets another shot at winning a Best Picture trophy after losing out on the award at the Golden Globes weeks ago.
It's pretty clear what voters are trying to say about Villeneuve's directing skills when the cinematography, visual effects, sound, and production design of the film are nominated but not the man who helmed it all.
Dune: Part Two is very nice to look at, but the story isn't told at an Oscar-worthy level, apparently.
Depending on how you like your bloody imagery presented in movies, Nosferatu nabbing four nominations to Gladiator II's nominations highlights the Academy’s eclectic choices.
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