Is the Oscar race starting to take shape? After winning big at the Producers Guild and Directors Guild Awards, Sean Baker’s film “Anora” is looking like a top contender for the Oscars. The movie has been creating buzz, especially after it scooped up the Palme d’Or at Cannes. Starring Mikey Madison as a Brooklyn dancer who marries a Russian oligarch’s son, “Anora” has finally regained its momentum in this unpredictable awards season.
Multiple films have vied for attention, with winners like “The Brutalist” and “Emilia Pérez” briefly stealing the spotlight. However, “Anora” made a strong comeback, also claiming best picture at the Critics Choice Awards.
Both guild awards took place in Beverly Hills. Historically, the PGA’s top prize, the Darryl F. Zanuck Award, has a solid track record of predicting the Oscar winner for best picture, having matched in 16 of the last 21 years. The DGA has been similarly reliable over its 74-year history, with 66 of its winners going on to win Oscars.
With this strong performance, Baker is now seen as a favorite for best director, competing against first-time nominees. RaMell Ross’s film “Nickel Boys” was also recognized, winning best first film, marking a notable debut in narrative filmmaking.
As Oscar voting kicks off this Tuesday, all eyes will be on Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez,” which leads with 13 nominations, despite facing recent backlash. Meanwhile, clarity has emerged in the animated film category, where DreamWorks Animation’s “The Wild Robot” took home nine Annie Awards, solidifying its position as a frontrunner for the Academy Awards.
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