Oscar nominations 2022: 10 snubs and surprises
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Lady Gaga is PatriziaReggiani’s star in “House of Gucci”
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There were several films and actors not included on the Academy Award nominees list, including “Power of the Dog”, “Dune”, “West Side Story” “West Side Story” “Belfast” and “West Side Story”.
There were also the flicks and actors no one expected to be on the ballot.
While some of the categories seem to have clear winners — looking at you, Ariana DeBose — others appear to be a much tighter race.
We have compiled a list of 10 surprising nominees as well the worst snubs.
Check out this full list to see who is nominated for the Oscars. you can do so here.
Lady Gaga’s Snub
Lady Gaga was a strong candidate for the best actress nomination in her performance as Patrizia Reggiani in House of Gucci, but she wasn’t able to make it into this year’s Oscar competition. Both the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and the Screen Actors Guild nominated her for awards for her performance as Patrizia Reggiani in the Ridley Scott-directed film. Finalists for the Oscar nomination for “House of Gucci,” were makeup and hairstyling.
Surprise: Jessie Buckley
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Lost Daughter” received two nominations for acting. Jessie Buckley, who played the younger Leda version in the movie’s film “The Lost Daughter”, was also nominated.
Snub: ‘Tick, Tick…Boom!’
It appears that the Academy had only enough room for one musical on its best picture ballot.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s adaption of “Rent” creator Jonathan Larson’s semi-autobiographical musical “Tick…Tick, Boom” earned its star Andrew Garfield a best actor nom, but failed to snag consideration for best picture.
Miranda, one Oscar win away at an EGOT is going to look back to “Encanto”, one of his songs, to secure a place in history. This achievement has been achieved by 16 others, who have won an Emmy and a Grammy as well as an Oscar, Tony, and an Oscar.
Surprise: “Drive My Car”
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s film “Drive My Car”, which won at the Golden Globes was widely expected to compete in the best international feature section. However, it managed to win one of the most coveted spots on this year’s best picture list. The Japanese film also snagged a best director and best adapted screenplay nomination.
Snub: Denis Villeneuve
Denis Villeneuve didn’t receive the best director nomination on Tuesday, even though he received 10 nominations including best picture and best adapted screenplay for his movie “Dune”.
Jane Campion (“Power of the Dog”) & Steven Spielberg (“West Side Story”) were the expected nominees. Ryusuke Haguchi (“Drive My Car”) was an unexpected addition. Kenneth Branagh (“Belfast”), Paul Thomas Anderson (“Licorice Pizza”) both made it on the final list for nominations.
Surprise: Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart is Princess Diana’s star in “Spencer.”
Neon
Kristen Stewart looked long-shot for best actress in the category of “Spencer” heading into Tuesday’s nominations. Although many have praised her role as Princess Diana, “Spencer,” Stewart was not nominated to the BAFTAs nor SAG Awards. Stewart is the single nominee in the film directed Pablo Larrain.
Snub: “Spider-Man is No Way Home”
Some speculated that the Best Picture category would now be guaranteed to receive 10 nominations. DisneyAnd Sony’sIt is possible that “Spider-Man: The Way Home” will be given a nomination in this category. The film is not only highly acclaimed, but it has also generated over $1.77 trillion worldwide in revenue since December. bolstered the domestic box office. This film was a major industry success story and received a nomination for visual effects.
Surprise! J.K. Simmons
J.K. Simmons won a nomination for the best supporting actress award for his portrayal of William Frawley (“I Love Lucy”) in “Being the Ricardos.” Simmons wasn’t on the final list, but he was still considered an option.
Snub: Ruth Negga
In Netflix’s “Passing,” Ruth Negga is the star.
Netflix
It was a popular film, but Rebecca Hall’s “Passing,” which is widely loved by critics, did not receive any Oscar nominations. Netflix’sRuth Negga played Clare Bellew in a black-and-white adaptation of Nella Larsen’s 1929 novel. Many expected Negga’s nomination for best supporting actor after she won one at the SAG Awards.
Surprise: ‘Nightmare Alley’
Guillermo del Toro’s “Nightmare Alley”, despite being directed by an acclaimed director with a stellar cast, was widely criticized as a disappointment commercially and critically. It did win a Tuesday best picture nomination, surpassing films such as “Being the Ricardos”, and “Tick, Tick…Boom!” Nominations were also made for the film’s best production design and best costume design.
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