Who’s the Most ‘Overdue’ for an Oscar After 2024?

For some, the most-nominated people are the ones who most “deserve” to win. That’s an awfully clinical way of looking at this! Ever heard of vibes? Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images, Momodu Mansaray/WireImage, Emma McIntyre/WireImage, Christopher Polk/WWD via Getty Images This article originally appeared in my final Gold Rush newsletter of the… Continue reading Who’s the Most ‘Overdue’ for an Oscar After 2024?

How Greta Gerwig Influenced Oscar Nominee Sean Wang

We’re back at Sundance in the Vulture Spot, where we’re interviewing the casts and creators of the year’s buzziest films. Check out all our coverage from the film fest here. This Barbie stays trending. Even before Hillary Clinton’s shoutout, Greta Gerwig was no stranger to social media — remember the summer those Barbie graphics birthed thousands of poster… Continue reading How Greta Gerwig Influenced Oscar Nominee Sean Wang

‘Oppenheimer’ Leads, ‘Barbie’ Snubbed: MFL Oscar Nominations

Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photo: Warner Bros. This is the latest edition of the Movies Fantasy League newsletter. The drafting window for this season has closed, but you can still sign up to get the newsletter, which provides a weekly recap of box-office performance, awards nominations, and critical chatter on all the buzziest movies. Sign up for the Movies… Continue reading ‘Oppenheimer’ Leads, ‘Barbie’ Snubbed: MFL Oscar Nominations

Pauly Shore’s Oscar Bid as Richard Simmons

We’re back at Sundance in the Vulture Spot, where we’re interviewing the casts and creators of the year’s buzziest films. Check out all our coverage from the film fest here. The inception of The Court Jester, a short starring Pauly Shore as fitness guru Richard Simmons that premiered during Sundance 2024, was a sick burn. Director Jake… Continue reading Pauly Shore’s Oscar Bid as Richard Simmons

Hillary Clinton Tweets About ‘Barbie’ Oscar Snubs

Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Paul Morigi/Getty Images, Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros. Everyone always says “but her emails” when they should be saying “but her females.” That’s not a quote from America Ferrera’s Oscar-nominated performance of an Oscar-nominated monologue in the Oscar-nominated film Barbie, but it might as well have been. Yesterday, Barbie was nominated for eight Academy… Continue reading Hillary Clinton Tweets About ‘Barbie’ Oscar Snubs

2024 Oscar Nominations: The Snubs and Surprises

Yes, Barbie gets two slots. Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Warner Bros. and Claire Folger/Orion Releasing With so many acclaimed contenders in the race, the 2024 Oscar nominations were always going to feature some heartbreaking snubs. There were simply not enough spots for every worthy film and performance to get in. But while Tuesday’s picks included plenty… Continue reading 2024 Oscar Nominations: The Snubs and Surprises

2024 Oscar Nominations: ‘Godzilla Minus One’ First-Timer

Photo: Toho International Hollywood makes a big fuss when a beloved actor finally gets long-overdue recognition from the Oscars after years of waiting, but perhaps the biggest star in cinema history just scored his first nomination after 70 years. Folks, let’s give it up to Godzilla. On Tuesday morning, the King of the Monsters’s most… Continue reading 2024 Oscar Nominations: ‘Godzilla Minus One’ First-Timer

When Are the 2024 Oscar Nominations Announced?

What a time. Photo: Rich Polk/Variety via Getty Images Following what has felt like perhaps the most jam-packed awards season ever, with the addition of the post-strike 2023 Emmys, we’re finally entering the back-nine. That’s right: Get ready to be irrationally angry because the Academy Award nominations are officially here. Cue the fireworks, bring out… Continue reading When Are the 2024 Oscar Nominations Announced?

Who Will Surprise on Oscar Nomination Morning?

Oscar Futures Who’s up, who’s down, and who’s currently leading the race for a coveted Oscar nomination. Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Seacia Pavao/Focus Features, MGM and Amazon Studios Every week between now and January 23, when the nominations for the Academy Awards are announced, Vulture will consult its crystal ball to determine the changing fortunes in… Continue reading Who Will Surprise on Oscar Nomination Morning?