Oscar nominations are out—but some say this category should be scrutinized.
There are always surprise nominations during every awards season. Sometimes a small film with low box office returns is an awards darling. But when nominations came out this week for the Academy Awards, some were shocked to see Andrea Riseborough nominated for best actress for To Leslie.
We even noted on the day that noms were released that Riseborough got a miracle nod through a “grassroots campaign.” That’s not necessarily against the rules, and you can self-fund your Oscars push. However, usually, candidates have a more formal, studio-backed campaign leading up to the Oscars. Los Angeles Times called the nom “shocking” and wrote about how notable stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Courteney Cox, Kate Winslet, and Amy Adams were enlisted to host screenings and generate buzz.
Author: NFS Staff
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