The 96th annual Academy Award nominations have ignited the suspense over whether “Barbie” or “Oppenheimer” will dominate this year, each securing multiple nominations – eight for “Barbie” and an impressive 13 for “Oppenheimer.” The buzz surrounding the potential clash has given rise to the term “Barbenheimer.” As the cinematic world eagerly awaits the awards ceremony, let’s delve into the nominees across various categories.
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Best Picture Nominees:
- “American Fiction”
- “Anatomy of a Fall”
- “Barbie”
- “The Holdovers”
- “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- “Maestro”
Best Actor Nominees:
- Cillian Murphy in “Oppenheimer”
- Jeffrey Wright in “American Fiction”
Best Actress Nominees:
- Annette Bening in “Nyad”
- Lily Gladstone in “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- Sandra Hüller in “Anatomy of a Fall”
- Carey Mulligan in “Maestro”
- Emma Stone in “Poor Things”
Best Supporting Actor Nominees:
- Sterling K. Brown in “American Fiction”
- Robert De Niro in “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- Robert Downey Jr. in “Oppenheimer”
- Ryan Gosling in “Barbie”
- Mark Ruffalo in “Poor Things”
Best Supporting Actress Nominees:
- Emily Blunt in “Oppenheimer”
- Danielle Brooks in “The Color Purple”
- America Ferrera in “Barbie”
- Jodie Foster in “Nyad”
Notable Categories:
- Original Screenplay
- Adapted Screenplay
- Animated Feature
- Production Design
- Costume Design
- Cinematography
- Editing
- Makeup and Hairstyling
- Sound
- Visual Effects
- Original Score
- Original Song
Documentary Feature Nominees:
- “Bobi Wine: The People’s President”
- “The Eternal Memory”
- “Four Daughters”
- “To Kill a Tiger”
- “20 Days in Mariupol”
International Feature Nominees:
- “The Teachers’ Lounge” (Germany)
- “Io Capitano” (Italy)
- “Perfect Days” (Japan)
- “Society of the Snow” (Spain)
- “The Zone of Interest” (United Kingdom)
Short Films:
- Animated Short
- Documentary Short
- Live-Action Short
Conclusion: The 2024 Oscar nominations have set the stage for an exciting showdown between “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.” With a diverse range of nominees across categories, this year’s Academy Awards promise to celebrate the outstanding achievements in the world of cinema. Stay tuned for the live coverage of the awards ceremony to witness the winners in each category and the unfolding of cinematic excellence.
Source: NY Times
