All Quiet on the Western Front Nominated Producer: Malte Grunert Director: Edward Berger Writers: Edward Berger, Lesley Paterson, Ian Stokell, (novel by Erich Maria Remarque) Cast: Felix Kammerer, Albrecht Schuch, Devid Striesow, Andreas Döhler, Sebastian Hülk, Luc Feit, Michael Wittenborn, Anton von Lucke, Michael Pitthan, Aaron Hilmer, Moritz Klaus, Adrian …
Elvis Nominated Producer(s): Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, Gail Berman, Patrick McCormick, and Schuyler Weiss Director: Baz Luhrmann Writers: Baz Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce, Jeremy Doner Cast: Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Olivia DeJonge, Helen Thomson, Richard Roxburgh, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., David Wenham, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Shonka Dukureh, Alton Mason, and others. …
Austin Butler Age: 31Film: Elvis Role: Elvis Presley, the young entertainer who makes people feel things they’re not sure they should enjoy and sings things that are too dangerous to say. Nomination History:This is Butler’s first nomination. (Everyone in this category is a first time nominee.) Why He Should Win I just …
Brendan Gleeson Age: 67Film: The Banshees of Inisherin Role: Colm, Pádraic’s friend. Well. Not anymore. Nomination History:This is Gleeson’s first nomination. Why He Should WinThis is Gleeson’s first nomination?! Brendan Gleeson has never been nominated for an Oscar? Seriously? While writing about the 2023 acting nominations, I’ve noticed something that shocks me. …
Angela Bassett Age: 64Film: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Role: Ramonda, Queen of Wakanda, widow of T’Chaka, mother of T’Challa (and Shuri). After the passing of her son, Wakanda’s Queen mother becomes head of state and seeks to protect her nation (and its coveted vibranium supply) from other grasping world powers, despite the …
Cate Blanchett Age: 53Film: Tár Role: Lydia Tár, celebrated musical genius, director, teacher, composer, and abuser of power. Though undeniably gifted, Tár is manipulative and unyielding. She can’t seem to resist promising career advancement to young women who catch her eye. This catches up with her. But is she as villainous as …
CODA Nominated Producer(s): Philippe Rousselet, Fabrice Gianfermi, and Patrick Wachsberger Director: Sian Heder Writer: Sian Heder Cast: Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur, Daniel Durant, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Eugenio Derbez, and others. Plot: High school senior Ruby Rossi is the hearing Child of Deaf Adults. Her older brother is also deaf. Ruby …
Licorice Pizza Nominated Producer(s): Sara Murphy, Adam Somner, and Paul Thomas Anderson Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Writer: Paul Thomas Anderson Cast: Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, John Michael Higgins, Skyler Gisondo, Christine Ebersole, Sean Penn, Tom Waits, Este Haim, Danielle Haim, Moti Haim, Donna Haim, Maya Rudolph, John …
Belfast Nominated Producer(s): Laura Berwick, Kenneth Branagh, Becca Kovacik, Tamar Thomas Director: Kenneth Branagh Writer: Kenneth Branagh Cast: Jude Hill, Catríona Balfe, Jamie Dornan, Judi Dench, Ciarán Hinds, Lara McDonnell, Lewis McAskie, Colin Morgan, and others. Plot: Young Buddy from Belfast loves his family and his home, but the atmosphere of …
Javier Bardem Age: 52 (but 53 by March 27th) Film: Being the Ricardos Role: Desi Arnaz, the real person behind not only Ricky Ricardo but many of the creative decisions on I Love Lucy. Desi does love Lucy, but she’s not entirely sure that he’s being faithful to her. Nomination History: …
