The 2020 Oscar nominations were announced Monday morning, and they gave us one of the most frustrating lists of honorees on public record in recent history. But on the other hand, you might be happy to learn that South Korean director Bong Joon-ho’s magnificent film Parasite has managed to clear any foreign language barriers and reigns as one of the most nominated films of the year. So, as the Bible says, the Academy giveth, and it taketh away.
Let’s unpack it all.
2 | THERE IS NOT A SINGLE NOMINATION FOR HUSTLERS.
But seriously, did the voters see this movie or nah? You can’t blame lack of marketing. You can’t blame the studio’s lack of “campaigning.” And you certainly can’t blame a lack of presence at literally every award precursor ceremony leading up to Monday’s announcement (should-be Oscar nominee and star Jennifer Lopez attended almost every show). The complete shutout of writer/director Lorene Scafaria’s masterwork is intentional, and, man, does it burn. Not only should the film be nominated for Best Picture and Jennifer Lopez for supporting actress, but it should have also shown up in the best editing, cinematography, adapted screenplay, costume design, and directing categories. This is a travesty.
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