2024 Oscar Nominations: Snubs, Surprises, and WTFs
Jan 23, 2024
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The hosts discuss the lack of surprises and the snubs in the 2024 Oscar nominations. They mention disappointment over Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie's snubs and discuss the strong nominations for 'Oppenheimer'. They also touch on the power of music in cinema and the speculation surrounding Dominic Sessa's nomination prospects. The hosts express their opinions on the supporting actress category nominations and joke about Tom Cruise's email habits.
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The podcast discusses the snubs and surprises in the 2024 Oscar nominations, highlighting the disappointment of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie not receiving significant recognition despite their accomplishments.
The European influence is evident in the nominations, with Jonathan Glazer's 'In the Zone of Interest' and Justin Triay's 'Oppenheimer' receiving multiple nominations and being praised for their artistic qualities.
The podcast identifies controversial and unusual nominations, such as 'Robot Dreams' for Best Animated Feature and 'Fire Inside' from 'Flamin' Hot' for Original Song, while expressing disappointment in the exclusion of certain films and performances.
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The Oscars nominations and snubs
The podcast episode discusses the nominations and snubs for the upcoming Oscars. The hosts share their thoughts on the nominees, including surprises and disappointments. They discuss the snub of Greta Gerwig for Best Director and the omission of Leonardo DiCaprio for Best Actor. They also talk about the unusual nominations in certain categories and the influence of campaign strategies in securing nominations.
Recognition of European filmmakers
The podcast highlights the recognition of European filmmakers, specifically Jonathan Glazer and Justin Triay. Their films, 'In the Zone of Interest' and 'Oppenheimer,' respectively, received multiple nominations. The hosts discuss the uniqueness and artistic qualities of these films, as well as the European influence in the Academy's choices.
Surprises and controversies in the nominations
The podcast addresses some surprising and controversial nominations, such as 'Robot Dreams' in the Best Animated Feature category and 'Fire Inside' from the movie 'Flamin' Hot' in the Original Song category. The hosts also express their disappointment in the exclusion of certain films and performances, emphasizing the unusual choices made by the Academy.
The Disappointment of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie's Recognition
It is disheartening to see Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie being celebrated and acknowledged throughout award season, only to be given minimal awards and nominations. This trend of giving them enough recognition to have them on stage without awarding them significant honors is frustrating. It leaves a sour taste, undervaluing their accomplishments.
The Lackluster Performances of Holdover Films
The holdover films, such as 'American Fiction' and 'The Creator', did not live up to expectations in terms of nominations and recognition. The absence of Dominic Sein in the nominations highlights the lack of surprises in this year's awards. The nomination of America Ferrera in supporting actress for her role in 'The Creator' is seen as odd and undeserved, particularly when compared to the snubs of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie.
Sean and Amanda gather after the announcement of the 2024 Oscar nominations to discuss an ‘Oppenheimer’ runaway train, some disappointing and somewhat surprising snubs for Margot Robbie and ‘Barbie,’ and how the nominations circuit is much more of a known quantity than it used to be. Plus: waning momentum for ‘The Holdovers,’ growing momentum for ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ and ‘The Zone of Interest,’ and how ‘Nyad’ snuck into several big categories.