On Wednesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released its shortlists for 10 categories (excluding directing and acting) ahead of the official nominees announcement scheduled for January 24 and Oscars ceremony on March 12.
The 10 categories (scroll down for full list) include documentary feature film, documentary short film, international feature film, makeup and hairstyling, original score, original song, animated short film, live action short film, sound, and visual effects.
One of the most obvious snubs was Gina Prince-Bythewood’s historical epic The Woman King starring Viola Davis, which landed on many critics top 10 lists and received a 94% critic approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not including acting or directing! On Wednesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released its shortlists for 10 categories (excluding directing and acting) ahead of the official nominees announcement scheduled for January 24 and Oscars ceremony on March 12
Todd Field’s critically-acclaimed cancel culture drama Tár starring Cate Blanchett as a problematic orchestra conductor was not on the list.
Also missing but beloved by critics was Chris Smith’s b&w intimate portrait Sr., which detailed the relationship between counterculture filmmaker Robert Downey Sr. and his movie star son Robert Downey Jr.
Martin McDonagh’s critically-hailed 1923-set black tragi-comedy The Banshees of Inisherin, starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, was surprisingly left off the list aside from the score composed by Carter Burwell.
Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical coming-of-age drama The Fabelmans was also left off the lists aside from the score composed by John Williams.
Ouch! One of the most obvious snubs was Gina Prince-Bythewood’s historical epic The Woman King starring Viola Davis, which landed on many critics top 10 lists and received a 94% critic approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes
MIA: Todd Field’s critically-acclaimed cancel culture drama Tár starring Cate Blanchett as a problematic orchestra conductor was not on the list.
Denied: Also missing but beloved by critics was Chris Smith’s b&w intimate portrait Sr., which detailed the relationship between counterculture filmmaker Robert Downey Sr. and his movie star son Robert Downey Jr.
Only one list: Martin McDonagh’s critically-hailed 1923-set black tragi-comedy The Banshees of Inisherin, starring Colin Farrell (R) and Brendan Gleeson (L), was surprisingly left off the list aside from the score composed by Carter Burwell
Just the score: Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical coming-of-age drama The Fabelmans was also left off the lists aside from the score composed by John Williams
Edward Berger’s epic anti-war film All Quiet on the Western Front dominated the Oscars 2023 shortlist – landing the international feature film, makeup and hairstyling, original score, sound, and visual effects categories.
James Cameron’s $460M-budget sci-fi sequel Avatar: The Way of Water landed on four of the lists – original score, original song, sound, and visual effects.
Ryan Coogler’s $788M-grossing superhero sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever landed on the same four lists – original score, original song, sound, and visual effects.
Ready to binge? Edward Berger’s epic anti-war film All Quiet on the Western Front dominated the Oscars 2023 shortlist – landing the international feature film, makeup and hairstyling, original score, sound, and visual effects categories
Naturally: James Cameron’s $460M-budget sci-fi sequel Avatar: The Way of Water landed on four of the lists – original score, original song, sound, and visual effects
Contender: Ryan Coogler’s $788M-grossing superhero sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever landed on the same four lists – original score, original song, sound, and visual effects
Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s metaverse family drama Everything Everywhere All at Once was snubbed for visual effects but still landed on four lists – makeup and hairstyling, original score, original song, and sound.
Joseph Kosinski’s $1.4B-grossing action sequel Top Gun: Maverick starring Tom Cruise made it on the lists for original song, sound, and visual effects.
Also receiving three list placements was Matt Reeves’ $770.8M-grossing superhero remake The Batman in makeup and hairstyling, sound, and visual effects.
Indie darling: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s metaverse family drama Everything Everywhere All at Once was snubbed for visual effects but still landed on four lists – makeup and hairstyling, original score, original song, and sound
Need for speed: Joseph Kosinski’s $1.4B-grossing action sequel Top Gun: Maverick starring Tom Cruise made it on the lists for original song, sound, and visual effects
Technical lists: Also receiving three list placements was Matt Reeves’ $770.8M-grossing superhero remake The Batman in makeup and hairstyling, sound, and visual effects
The makeup and hairstyling shortlist included obvious prosthetic-favored flicks like The Batman and The Whale alongside other contenders like Babylon, Blonde, and Elvis.
Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, The Weeknd, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga all scored spots on the shortlist for music – original song.
Documentary feature contenders include Moonage Daydream; Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song; and Retrograde.
Fat suits? The makeup and hairstyling shortlist included obvious prosthetic-favored flicks like The Batman (L) and The Whale (R) alongside other contenders like Babylon, Blonde, and Elvis
Can’t beat the real thing! Documentary feature contenders include Moonage Daydream (pictured); Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song; and Retrograde
Two-time Emmy winner Jimmy Kimmel – who presided over the chaotic ‘envelope-gate’ ceremony – will host the show at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre for the third time.
14-time Emmy winner Glenn Weiss – who directed the eight prior consecutive ceremonies – will direct and serve producing duties at the 95th Academy Awards.
The 61-year-old awards show veteran and nine-time Emmy winner Ricky Kirshner are replacing producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan following the fall-out from last year’s disastrous Will Smith slapping incident.
95th Academy Awards: Two-time Emmy winner Jimmy Kimmel – who presided over the chaotic ‘envelope-gate’ ceremony – will host the show at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre for the third time
No more scandals? Nine-time Emmy winner Ricky Kirshner is replacing producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan following the fall-out from last year’s disastrous Will Smith (R, pictured March 27) slapping incident, but the Academy rehired director Glenn Weiss
