I will say this, “Bohemian Rhapsody” receiving a Best Motion Picture nomination (Drama) is a huge momentum swing for the Freddie Mercury biopic, which garnered mixed reviews and was the victim of a major backlash because of the film’s supposed de-queering of its subject. Another blatant omission is the Hollywood Foreign Press Association failing to nominate Pawel Pawlikowski‘s masterful “Cold War” for Best Foreign-Language Film? The fact that Bohemian Rhapsody — which features numerous musical moments — was submitted by 20th Century Fox as a drama and was actually nominated by the HFPA was a risk worth taking, it seems, for Fox. Viola Davis and “Widows” not being nominated basically confirms what we all knew: the film’s lack of connecting with general audiences was a major red-flag for awards season. Critics over-hyped the film, pure and simple. A “First Man” snub for Best Picture was foreseen, as it too did not connect with audiences, but Claire Foy is in for Supporting Actress, and Justin Hurwitz’s Original Score as well. However, the major sigh of relief for me today was “Green Book” making it in as a Best Picture – Musical or Comedy and acting nods for Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali. Hell, a directing nomination for Peter Farrelly and a Screenplay nod was just the icing on the cake. That gives “Green Book” five nods tying it with “A Star is Born” and “The Favourite.” “The Favourite,” one of the year’s very best films, was an all-around hit for Fox Searchlight, with all three of its main actresses nabbing nominations (Olivia Coleman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz) — it also garnered a Screenplay nod and a Best Motion Picture – Drama nomination. However, its director, Yorgos Lanthimos did not receive a Best Director salute. And last, but certainly not least, a shout-out to Nicole Kidman’s incredible work in “Destroyer.” A performance that will likely be snubbed by The Academy, which is such a dutiful downer considering how this performance is easily one of the best of Kidman’s incredible career. It’s surely better than her performance in “The Hours,” which won her the Oscar. As far as unfair acting snubs this awards season go, Kidman might just take the cake. Best Motion Picture — DramaBlack PantherBlacKkKlansmanBohemian RhapsodyIf Beale Street Could TalkA Star Is Born Best Motion Picture — Musical or ComedyCrazy Rich AsiansThe FavouriteGreen BookMary Poppins ReturnsVice Best Director — Motion PictureBradley Cooper, A Star Is BornAlfonso Cuaron, RomaSpike Lee, BlacKkKlansmanPeter Farrelly, Green BookAdam McKay, Vice Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — DramaBradley Cooper, A Star Is BornWillem Dafoe, At Eternity’s GateLucas Hedges, Boy ErasedRami Malek, Bohemian RhapsodyJohn David Washington, BlacKkKlansman Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — DramaGlenn Close, The WifeLady Gaga, A Star Is BornNicole Kidman, DestroyerMelissa McCarthy, Can You Ever Forgive Me?Rosamund Pike, A Private War Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or ComedyChristian Bale, ViceLin-Manuel Miranda, Mary Poppins ReturnsViggo Mortensen, Green BookRobert Redford, The Old Man and the GunJohn C. Reilly, Stan and Ollie Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or ComedyEmily Blunt, Mary Poppins ReturnsOlivia Colman, The FavouriteElsie Fisher, Eighth GradeCharlize Theron, TullyConstance Wu, Crazy Rich Asians Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion PictureMahershala Ali, Green BookTimothee Chalamet, Beautiful BoyAdam Driver, BlacKkKlansmanRichard E. Grant, Can You Ever Forgive Me?Sam Rockwell, Vice Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion PictureAmy Adams, ViceClaire Foy, First ManRegina King, If Beale Street Could TalkEmma Stone, The FavouriteRachel Weisz, The Favourite Best Screenplay – Motion PictureRoma, Alfonso CuaronThe Favourite, Deborah Davis and Tony McNamaraIf Beale Street Could Talk, Barry JenkinsVice, Adam McKayGreen Book, Peter Farrelly, Nick Vallelonga, Brian Hayes Currie Best Original Score – Motion PictureA Quiet PlaceIsle of DogsBlack PantherFirst ManMary Poppins Returns Best Foreign-Language Film:CapernaumGirlNever Look AwayRomaShoplifters Contribute Hire me
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