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Best Picture
The Fabelmans
So far, so good for the early front-runner.
While Spielbergs self-mythologization may risk schmaltz, even skeptics are admitting the magic of his cinematic memoir.
He will always err on the side of entertainment, saysManohla Dargis.
Ive chafed against that impulse of his, at times, even while falling for his movies.
But its what he does, beautifully.
This is aPinocchiothat credits its young audience with eminently grown-up taste and intelligence, saysGuy Lodge.
Ryan Coogler,Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
He probably should have gotten it forCreed.
I cant wait to see what happens when he brings his staggering talent to something a little more personal.
Get your bets in now: This race is going to be fun.
(ThoughAnthony Laneissues a dissent, saying he could have done without the cameo.)
As Oscar history teaches us, you should never bet against a scruffy old guy in Best Supporting Actor.
Paul Dano,The Fabelmans
Its a tricky task, playing boring.
