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MondaysOscar nominationsthrust us into a new stage of awards season.
And yet …
6.Judas and the Black Messiah
Why do I giveJudasthe advantage?
Can it make them count?
5.Mank
Contrary tosome pundits low expectations,Mankdidnt get spanked.
David FinchersCitizen Kanemanque ranked No.
1 in total nominations thanks to the craft categories, where it banked tons of nods.
One good morning, sure, but I dont know how much is left in the tank.
A Best Ensemble win at SAG, whereChicago 7is favored, will be crucial for regaining momentum.
Only two movies this year have the full set:NomadlandandPromising Young Woman.
(Sasha Stone, a frequent critic of awards-season wokesters, hasgone to bat for it.)
And in Carey Mulligan,PYWhas a stronger acting contender than any other Best Picture nominee saveJudas.
The almost comes from the lack of an Editing nom, which hurts more than it may seem.
Only five more weeks to go!
