‘Anora’ and ‘Challengers’ Get Awards Boosts From Gotham Nominations in Year Without Oscar Frontrunners
variety.comClayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Awards season is underway, and the Gotham nominations are only a small blip for what could be on Oscar voters radar.
While any nomination (or win) from any industry group marks a chance at gaining momentum, it’s important to member the Oscar punditry golden rule: it’s not about what everyone wants to win, it’s about what will win.
And critics are not Oscar voters. Each Gothams category is determined by a set of five distinct critics and journalists from various disciplines.
The slate of feature film nominees, where Sean Baker’s hilarious and moving dramedy “Anora” led the charge with four nods, is yet another compelling reason the Neon-distributed Palme d’Or winner has what it takes to go all the way in the race.
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