The 97th Oscar nominations brought about a mix of surprises and snubs, making this year's field one of the more unpredictable ones in recent memory.
Surprises:
One of the unexpected nominations was for Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan for their roles in the young Donald Trump movie, 'The Apprentice,' despite its lackluster performance at the box office. Director James Mangold also received his first best director nomination for 'A Complete Unknown.'
Additionally, Felicity Jones managed to secure a nomination for her performance in 'The Brutalist,' despite the film not receiving much recognition elsewhere.
Monica Barbaro's supporting actress nomination for 'A Complete Unknown' added to the list of surprises this year.
The Latvian animated film 'Flow' garnered nominations in both the best animated feature and best international feature categories, marking a significant achievement for Latvia.
RaMell Ross' 'Nickel Boys' also made waves with a best picture nomination, despite missing out on a cinematography nod.
Snubs:
Several notable snubs included Marianne Jean-Baptiste for her performance in 'Hard Truths,' Pamela Anderson for 'The Last Showgirl,' and Daniel Craig for 'Queer.'
Angelina Jolie's absence from the nominations list for her role in 'Maria' and Nicole Kidman's snub for 'Babygirl' were also surprising omissions.
Danielle Deadwyler's lack of recognition for 'The Piano Lesson' and Margaret Qualley's oversight for 'The Substance' added to the list of notable snubs this year.
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross were left out of the nominations for their score in 'Challengers,' despite their previous Oscar wins.
Overall, this year's Oscar nominations have brought about a mix of unexpected surprises and disappointing snubs, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the awards season.
