"Sinners" Shatters Oscars Record with 16 Nominations
Record-Breaking Nominations for "Sinners" at the Oscars
The vampire period horror film "Sinners" has made history by securing 16 Oscar nominations, breaking the previous record of 14 held jointly by "Titanic," "La La Land," and "All About Eve." The film, directed by Ryan Coogler, was celebrated for its blues-inflected race allegory and received recognition in nearly every category, including best picture.
Coogler expressed his excitement about the achievement, calling it "so rewarding" and describing the record haul as "pretty crazy." Despite initial skepticism from industry insiders before its April release, "Sinners" became a global hit, grossing $360 million. The film is notable for being an original Hollywood production not based on any existing franchise.
A Star-Studded Lineup
Among the many nominations, "Sinners" earned a best actor nod for Michael B. Jordan, who plays twins returning to the 1930s segregated U.S. South. The film also received nods for screenplay, score, and best casting—marking the first new category added to the Oscars in over two decades.
Another standout film, "One Battle After Another," secured 13 nominations, including best picture, best actor for Leonardo DiCaprio, and best director for Paul Thomas Anderson. However, the film's female lead, 25-year-old newcomer Chase Infiniti, was notably overlooked by Academy voters.
Both top contenders, "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another," were produced by Warner Bros., which is currently at the center of a bidding war between Netflix and Paramount.
Other Notable Nominations
Guillermo del Toro’s monster epic "Frankenstein," Timothée Chalamet’s ping-pong drama "Marty Supreme," and the Norwegian arthouse favorite "Sentimental Value" each received nine nominations. "Hamnet," a period drama exploring the loss of William Shakespeare’s son, secured eight nominations, with Jessie Buckley receiving recognition for her role as Agnes, though the film’s male lead, Paul Mescal, was left out.
Buckley reflected on her role, stating, “There's no part of Agnes that exists without Paul... and what he poured into this story.”
Acting Races and International Representation
The acting categories are shaping up to be highly competitive. While "Sinners" leads with the most nominations, "One Battle After Another" remains the frontrunner for best picture, having won numerous precursor awards. The best actor race features DiCaprio, Chalamet, Jordan, Ethan Hawke, and Wagner Moura.
For best actress, Buckley will face off against Emma Stone, Renate Reinsve, Kate Hudson, and Rose Byrne. International films are also making their mark, with "Sentimental Value" and "The Secret Agent" nominated for best picture. However, the Persian-language Palme d'Or winner "It Was Just An Accident" missed out on the top category, instead competing for best international film alongside Spain’s "Sirat" and Palestine’s "The Voice of Hind Rajab."
Surprises and Omissions
Pop star Ariana Grande was notably absent from the best supporting actress category for her role in "Wicked: For Good," which failed to receive any nominations. This omission came as a surprise to many fans and critics alike.
Academy president Lynette Howell Taylor opened the announcement with a message about the future of filmmaking. She emphasized the importance of human creativity in the face of advancing technology, stating, "Our profound belief is that the heartbeat of film is and will always remain unmistakably human."
As the 98th Oscars ceremony approaches on March 15, the competition promises to be fierce, with "Sinners" leading the pack in nominations and "One Battle After Another" holding the edge in the best picture race.
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