2024 Oscar Nominations: Academy Award Nominees

When it comes to movies, I usually am all in for the styles and makeup. If you live in Nigeria and watch Yoruba movies, you’d understand the need for a breath of fresh fashion (lol, I’m not joking). Of course, Barbie was my favorite movie when it came to fashion because, well, I used to play with dolls when I was younger.

Anyway, the 2024 Oscar nominations have been something I have been looking forward to. Why? well, because I get to cheer on my favorite movies and actors. However, the Academy Award nominees list was a shocker when it came to some actors. This was because I thought some would snag a nomination for sure.

The 96th annual Academy Award opens its gates with Oppenheimer leading with 13 Oscar nominations followed closely by Poor Things having 11.

Let’s give a round of applause for this year’s Academy Award nominees (claps). Here is the full list;

Best picture

Although it came to me as a shock that everything everywhere all at once won the best picture last year. I wasn’t surprised by the list of this year’s nominees. When it comes to best picture, of course, we would have some of our favorite shows. I also got mine on there (lol). Barbie and Oppenheimer seemed to be my favorite. Oh, let’s not forget poor things. I should probably go watch these other movies to understand why they met the requirements for the best picture.

American Fiction
Anatomy of a Fall
Barbie
The Holdovers
Killers of the Flower Moon
Maestro
Oppenheimer
Past Lives
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest

2024 Oscar Nominations For The Best actor:

I felt relieved to find Cillian Murphy, my favorite movie actor from Oppenheimer, among the nominees. While Maestro appeared to be a solemn romance movie to me, there is no doubt that Bradley Cooper infused the film with his inner love for music. I would say this is a tough pick with Jeffrey Wright in the mix. I mean who doesn’t like to laugh while watching a movie?

Bradley Cooper – Maestro
Colman Domingo – Rustin
Paul Giamatti – The Holdovers
Cillian Murphy – Oppenheimer
Jeffrey Wright – American Fiction

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2024 Oscar Nominations For Best Actress:

Remember when I said some of the nominees shocked me? Well, now it’s the lack thereof. I mean, where the heck is Margot Robbie? Why isn’t Barbie even involved? (Blows off steam) I won’t lie and say Emma Stone isn’t who I’m rooting for because they already slimmed my hopes. However, Carey Mulligan in Maestro is another best and safest bet (lol). I really should go watch these other movies because if they were able to snag an Oscar nomination, they may just be worth it, right? However, Gladstone won the Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture (drama). Maybe we should just anticipate the winner (lol).

Annette Bening – Nyad
Lily Gladstone – Killers of the Flower Moon
Sandra Huller – Anatomy of a Fall
Carey Mulligan – Maestro
Emma Stone – Poor Things

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2024 Oscar Nominations For Best supporting actress

I’ve got to say even though I loved America Ferrera’s lines in the movie, I wouldn’t put anything past Emily Blunt.

Emily Blunt – Oppenheimer
Danielle Brooks – The Color Purple
America Ferrera – Barbie
Jodie Foster – Nyad
Da’Vine Joy Randolph – The Holdovers

Best supporting actor

All the best supporting actor nominees seem to be fighting for the top spot. I can’t even place a bet on who I think is going to win. So, I guess we’ll just have to peel our eyes open.

Sterling K Brown – American Fiction
Robert De Niro – Killers of the Flower Moon
Robert Downey Jr – Oppenheimer
Ryan Gosling – Barbie
Mark Ruffalo – Poor Things

Best director

With all these movies keeping us on the edge of our seats, we’ve gotta give a round of applause to the directors. Even though they say the movie isn’t complete without the actors, the director guides the movie to life. However, I’d say my bets are on Oppenheimer, Poor Things, Anatomy of a Fall, and the zones of interest. What say you guys?

Anatomy of a Fall – Justine Triet
Killers of the Flower Moon – Martin Scorsese
Oppenheimer – Christopher Nolan
Poor Things – Yorgos Lanthimos
The Zone of Interest – Jonathan Glazer

Best adapted screenplay

Okay, I’m not even gonna lie… I really hope Barbie wins this one because c’mon, you’ve gotta admit it was a great merger of what we know and what we should know.

American Fiction
Barbie
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest

Best original screenplay

Anatomy of a Fall
The Holdovers
Maestro
May December
Past Lives

Best original song

The Fire Inside – Flamin’ Hot (Diane Warren)
I’m Just Ken – Barbie (Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt)
It Never Went Away – American Symphony (Jon Batiste, Dan Wilson)
Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People) – Killers of the Flower Moon (Scott George)
What Was I Made For? – Barbie (Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell)

Best original score

American Fiction
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Killers of the Flower Moon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things

Best international features

Io Capitano
Perfect Days
Society of the Snow
The Teachers’ Lounge
The Zone of Interest

Best animated feature

The Boy and the Heron
Elemental
Nimona
Robot Dreams
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Best documentary feature

Bobi Wine: The People’s President
The Eternal Memory
Four Daughters
To Kill a Tiger
20 Days in Mariupol

Best costume design

Oooooh Costumes! I may be biased but am I the only one who thought “Killers of the Flower Moon” was going to be fantasy? Still my bet is on Barbie. The movie may have been too much but c’mon their costumes were right on point.

Barbie
Killers of the Flower Moon
Napoleon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things

Best make-up and hairstyling

Though when it comes to fashion, make-up and hairstyling are key in the movie industry. However, I don’t really see any make-up or hairstyling needs being met in “Society of the Snow” though.

Golda
Maestro
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Society of the Snow

Best Production Design

Barbie
Killers of the Flower Moon
Napoleon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things

Best sound

The Creator
Maestro
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Oppenheimer
The Zone of Interest

Best Film Editing

Anatomy of a Fall
The Holdovers
Killers of the Flower Moon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things

Best Cinematography

El Conde
Killers of the Flower Moon
Maestro
Oppenheimer
Poor Things

Best visual effects

The Creator
Godzilla Minus One
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Napoleon

Best live-action short

The After
Invincible
Knight of Fortune
Red, White and Blue
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

Best animated short

Letter to a Pig
Ninety-Five Senses
Our Uniform
Pachyderme
War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko

Best documentary short

The ABCs of Book Banning
The Barber of Little Rock
Island In Between
The Last Repair Shop
Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó

With Oppenheimer leading the way with 13 Oscar nominations, I wouldn’t be surprised if they also bagged the awards. Although, there are a few disappointed fans who thought some of their favorite celebs were definitely going to snag an Oscar nomination. I don’t blame them, I’m part of them (cries for Margot Robbie).

I am actually excited to see those who would win the Oscar awards. So join me on March 11, 2024, to uncover the winners of the 2024 Oscars.

Anyway, see you next time, fashionistas.

God bless you guys (wink)

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