How strange and unpredictable has this awards race been? Consider this: At this time last year, the most burning question wasn’t whether Oppenheimer would win a bunch of awards but whether there were any awards Christopher Nolan’s biopic wouldn’t win. (There were, as it turned out, but taking home seven trophies out of a possible 13 is still a pretty good haul, especially when they include Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor.) This year is different. Between a high-profile controversy, constantly shifting races, and the presence of a first-time host, the 97th Academy Awards promises to be an intriguing evening.
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