As expected, Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” and Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” were prominently represented among the Oscar finalist nominations in many categories, including score and sound. “Oppenheimer” was not among the 10 finalists in the visual effects category, however. The film’s surprising omission from the list of the original 20 finalists was previously reported.
Quick Read
- Oscar Shortlists Announced: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed shortlists in 10 categories, including best original song, documentary feature, and international feature.
- Notable Shortlisted Films: “20 Days in Mariupol,” a documentary about the war in Ukraine, was shortlisted in both documentary and international feature categories. Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” and Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” were also prominent in multiple categories.
- International Feature Finalists: Films like “The Zone of Interest” (UK), “The Taste of Things” (France), “Tótem” (Mexico), and “Fallen Leaves” (Finland) are among the 15 international features advancing.
- Original Song Contenders: “Barbie’s” “I’m Just Ken” competes against two other songs from the same film. Other contenders include tracks by Sharon Van Etten, Olivia Rodrigo, Jon Batiste, and Lenny Kravitz.
- Original Score Finalists: Familiar names like John Williams, Ludwig Göransson, Mica Levi, and Robbie Robertson are among the 15 finalists.
- Documentary Feature Nominees: Along with “20 Days in Mariupol,” documentaries about Jon Batiste, Michael J. Fox, and others are shortlisted.
- Makeup and Hairstyling Shortlist: Films like “Beau is Afraid,” “Poor Things,” and “Oppenheimer” made the cut, but “Barbie” missed out.
- Shortlist Determination Process: Each category’s shortlist is determined by its respective members, with various branches having different selection processes.
- Final Oscar Nominations: All category nominations will be announced on January 23.
- Oscar Ceremony Details: The 96th Oscars, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will be held on March 10 and broadcast live on ABC from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, starting at 7 p.m. ET.
The Associated Press has the story:
Oscars shortlists revealed: Here are the films one step closer to a nomination
Newslooks- (AP)
The “Barbie” power ballad “I’m Just Ken” and AP and Frontline’s documentary “20 Days in Mariupol” just got one step closer to an Oscar nomination. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Thursday shortlists in 10 categories, including best original song, documentary feature, international feature, original score, and crafts like hair and makeup, visual effects and sound.
Mstyslav Chernov’s “20 Days in Mariupol” was shortlisted in both the documentary and international feature categories, representing Ukraine in the latter.
As expected, Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” and Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” were prominently represented among the finalists in many categories, including score and sound. “Oppenheimer” was not among the 10 finalists in the visual effects category, however. The film’s surprising omission from the list of the original 20 finalists was previously reported.
Among the 15 international features advancing are Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest” (United Kingdom), Trần Anh Hùng’s “The Taste of Things” (France), Lila Avilés’ “Tótem” (Mexico) and Aki Kaurismäki’s “Fallen Leaves” (Finland).
Original song contenders competing against “I’m Just Ken” include two other songs from “Barbie”: Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” and Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” Only two songs from a single movie can advance to the nomination stage, however. Both “Flora and Son” and “The Color Purple” had two songs advance.
Other contenders include Sharon Van Etten for “Quiet Eyes” from “Past Lives,” Olivia Rodrigo for “Can’t Catch Me Now,” from “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” Jon Batiste for “It Never Went Away” from “American Symphony,” Lenny Kravitz for his “Rustin” song “Road to Freedom” and Jarvis Cocker’s “Dear Alien (Who Art In Heaven)” from “Asteroid City.”
Diane Warren will also get another shot at a nomination for “The Fire Inside” from “Flamin’ Hot.” But several expected finalists were left off, including Justin Timberlake for “Trolls Band Together” and Jack Black for his “Super Mario Bros. Movie” ballad “Peaches.” “Wonka” was also missing from the list.
The 15 original score finalists included a number of familiar players, including John Williams (“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”), Ludwig Göransson (“Oppenheimer”), Mica Levi (“The Zone of Interest”) and the late Robbie Robertson for “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Joe Hisaishi could also be headed for his first Oscar nomination for “The Boy and the Heron.”
Documentary nominees in addition to “20 Days in Mariupol” include “American Symphony,” about Batiste, “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie,” “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project,” “The Eternal Memory,” “A Still Small Voice” and “Four Daughters.” Some were surprised at the omission of “Kokomo City,” about the lives of Black trans sex workers, and “Little Richard: I Am Everything.”
“Barbie” missed the cut for makeup and hairstyling, which included nominations for “Beau is Afraid,” “Poor Things,” “Maestro,” “Oppenheimer,” “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Napoleon.”
For the most part, shortlists are determined by members in their respective categories, though the specifics vary from branch to branch: Some have committees, some have minimum viewing requirements.
Final nominations in all categories will be announced on Jan. 23. The 96th Oscars, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will be held on March 10, broadcasting live on ABC from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The show will begin one hour earlier than usual, at 7 p.m. ET.
