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Oscars Race Ignites: Early Contenders Emerge
30 Nov
Summary
- Key critics' groups launch the Oscar race this week.
- Several films are vying for early attention and buzz.
- Historic sweeps by four critics' groups are rare.
The highly anticipated Oscar race is officially underway as influential critics' organizations begin unveiling their selections. Major groups, including the Gotham Awards, New York Film Critics Circle, National Board of Review, and Los Angeles Film Critics Association, are releasing their picks this week, signaling the early contenders and potential frontrunners.
Several films are poised to capture early attention, with Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' considered a strong contender. Other films like Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet' and Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' are also generating significant buzz, fueled by standout performances. While the Gotham Awards have broadened their impact since removing a budget cap, their winners often indicate films entering the awards conversation with momentum.
Historically, achieving a clean sweep across all four major critics' awards is an extremely rare accomplishment, with only a handful of films managing this feat. The early announcements from these groups, while indicative of emerging narratives, are not always predictive of Oscar outcomes, with history showing that patience is key as the season unfolds.
