Hat Trick

Sep 28, 2023

While I think the monochrome sequences, only about 20% of the film, are when the prosthetics aren’t at their best, the color sequences are otherworldly. I gasped in the opening scene where Cooper is in full older makeup as Bernstein, another undeniable achievement by two-time Oscar-winning makeup designer Kazo Hiro (“Bombshell” and “Darkest Hour”). But nothing is a done deal this early in the season. The preliminary voting for the shortlist also provides shocking inclusions and omissions when revealed. Some other solid bets for recognition include Michael Mann’s biographical drama “Ferrari,” which shows the stunning transformation of Adam Driver into the famed Italian sports car enthusiast. Two comedies — Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” — will also make compelling cases for branch love. There’s also two potentials waiting in the wings — Lionsgate’s prequel “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” and Warner Bros’ fantastical musical, “The Color Purple.” The submission deadline for general categories is Nov. 18, 2023. Preliminary shortlist voting will begin on Dec. 18, with the results announced on Dec. 21. The voting period will run from Jan. 11-16, 2024, with the official nominations announcement on Jan. 23. The 96th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 10. ***The list below is not final and will be updated throughout the awards season. And the Predicted Nominees Are: 2022 category winner: “The Whale” (A24) — Adrien Morot, Judy Chin and Annemarie Bradley Oscars Predictions Categories About the Academy Awards The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, is Hollywood’s most prestigious artistic award in the film industry. Since 1927, nominees and winners have been selected by members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Seventeen branches are represented within the nearly 10,000-person membership. The branches are actors, associates, casting directors, cinematographers, costume designers, directors, documentary, executives, film editors, makeup and hairstylists, marketing and public relations, members-at-large, members-at-large (artists’ representatives), music, producers, production design, short films and feature animation, sound, visual effects and writers. Read More About: