The predictions made by Scott Feinberg and David Rooney of ‘The Hollywood Reporter’ certainly highlight ‘Oppenheimer’, directed by Christopher Nolan, as a strong contender for multiple Oscars. The film’s potential clean sweep, including Best Director for Nolan, reflects the anticipation surrounding its success at the awards.
Among the other favorites mentioned, such as Cillian Murphy for Best Actor and Robert Downey Jr. for Best Supporting Actor in ‘Oppenheimer’, as well as Lily Gladstone for Best Actress in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’, indicate a diverse range of performances being recognized.
However, the Academy Awards often come with surprises, and there’s always the possibility of unexpected outcomes. The inclusion of ‘To Kill A Tiger’, directed by Nisha Pahuja, as a contender in the Best Documentary Feature category adds cultural significance to the awards ceremony, particularly for Indian audiences.
The predictions also highlight other notable contenders like ‘Bobi Wine: The People’s President’ for Best Documentary Feature and ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ for Best Animated Feature, showcasing the breadth of talent and diversity in this year’s nominations.
Ultimately, while Feinberg and Rooney’s predictions provide valuable insights into the potential outcomes, the Oscars are known for their unpredictability, and there may indeed be surprises in store when the winners are announced. Viewers will have to wait until the ceremony unfolds to see if the Academy’s choices align with these predictions or if they diverge to offer a unique perspective on the year’s best cinematic achievements.
Feinberg and Rooney’s other favourites for Oscar wins are:
- Best Director: Christopher Nolan, who may finally break his Oscar jinx
- Best Actor: Cillian Murphy, ‘Oppenheimer’
- Best Actress: Lily Gladstone, ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ (Martin Scorsese)
- Best Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr, ‘Oppenheimer’
- Best Supporting Actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph, ‘The Holdovers’
- Best Adapted Screenplay: ‘Oppenheimer’ (Christopher Nolan)
- Best Original Screenplay: ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ (Justine Triet and Arthur Harari)
- Best International Feature: ‘The Zone of Interest’ (Jonathan Glazer)
- Best Animated Feature: ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’
Will the experts of ‘The Hollywood Reporter’ be proven right, or does the Academy have a couple of surprises to pull out from its hat this year to make the Oscars look a tad different from the Golden Globes and the BAFTAs?
We will have to wait for a little more than half a day to find out for ourselves.