In brief
'Sinners', directed by Ryan Coogler, could make Oscar history as horror seems poised for recognition. With strong nominations in acting and production categories, the film alongside 'One Battle After Another' potentially leads the way for the best showing in Oscar history. The introduction of a new casting category may aid both films in clinching multiple nominations at this year's Academy Awards.
In an unprecedented turn of events, nominations for the 98th Academy Awards have included Ryan Coogler’s horror film 'Sinners', potentially marking a historic recognition for the genre at the Oscars. The nominations were disclosed by presenters Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman during a live broadcast on various platforms including Oscar.com.
The film's nominations not only highlight standout performances by Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo, who are both in the running for supporting actor awards, but also underline the artistic merit with chances for best picture and significant technical categories.
Could 'Sinners' claim more nominations than any previous film? The benchmark for maximum nominations is held by the classic films 'All About Eve', 'Titanic', and 'La La Land', each with 14 nods. Early predictions suggest 'Sinners', with its lush cinematography and gripping storytelling, could be a frontrunner for at least 15 nominations, potentially including Michael B. Jordan’s first Oscar nod.
Meanwhile, 'One Battle After Another', a comedy co-written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is also projected to land numerous nominations, further paving the way for Warner Bros. to achieve a historic Oscars haul. Both films, are moments away from solidifying their spots as favorites in a competitive award season.
The Oscars this year will introduce a brand new category for casting, reflecting the critical importance of this role within the industry. As the competition heats up, films such as 'Hamnet', 'Marty Supreme', and 'The Secret Agent' also vie for attention among the ten best picture contenders.
The ceremony is set for March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, drawing attention from across the globe. With Conan O’Brien returning as host, viewers can tune in live to see how the future of horror and genre films unfolds on the world stage.
