The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced its nominees on Jan. 23 for this year’s Oscars ceremony (airing March 10 on ABC), and while there were a few surprises and snubs, the nominees in all six major categories were what I thought would be selected.
By “thought,” I mean the titles and performers that made sense by typical Hollywood yardsticks, not what I believe are deserving. There are too few being recognized for merit and artistic achievement and too many based on left-leaning progressive politics and DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion).
Let’s Start With the Big Kahuna: Best Picture
Of the 10 nominated live-action titles, four are truly deserving: “American Fiction,” “The Holdovers,” “Oppenheimer,” and “The Zone of Interest.” Others that should have made the list, but weren’t included: “Emily,” “Somewhere in Queens,” “The Killer,” and “After Death.”
