Clayton Davis History was made last Oscar season, with two women getting nominated for best director, yet the upcoming awards race doesn’t have the depth of female voices we would hope for following such a banner year — at least in terms of what the Academy typically chooses.
But there are strong contenders in the mix.At the top of the list is Jane Campion with her Western drama “The Power of the Dog.” It’s the only film to make stops at each fall festival, yet one of the uncertainties felt by those who love the movie is that it may not translate to casual Netflix viewers.
However, it snagged a runner-up spot at the Toronto International Film Festival, which shows its resonance with audiences. With 1993’s “The Piano,” Campion became just.
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