This evening brought the much-anticipated announcement of the 98th Academy Awards nominations by Lewis Pullman and Danielle Brooks. The nominations confirmed expected frontrunners, with Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” and Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” leading the pack.
Coogler’s “Sinners” impressed Academy voters with its visual brilliance and storytelling power. The film earned nominations for directing, cinematography, production design, and multiple performances. The recognition across creative and technical categories demonstrates its comprehensive achievement.
Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” matched this success with nominations spanning major categories. Following its Golden Globes triumph, the film secured recognition for direction, adapted screenplay, and ensemble performances. Technical achievements also earned acknowledgment from Academy members.
The Best Picture category presents an impressive lineup of ten films, each bringing unique strengths to the competition. From science fiction spectacles to intimate character studies, the nominees represent diverse storytelling approaches. However, the complete absence of Neeraj Ghaywan’s “Homebound” represents the morning’s most significant oversight.
Cinema’s biggest night arrives on March 15 when the 98th Academy Awards take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony will air at 7 p.m. ET on ABC, where the year’s finest films will compete for Oscar gold.
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