My Life as Oscar Guru, 1986-present
Over the past 37 years, I have been designated “Oscar guru” due to the publication of book, And the Winner Is: History and Politics of the Academy Awards, 1986).
I am told it’s been the first serious and comprehensive chronicle of the Academy Awards; there have been dictionaries and accounts with annual listings of all the categories, such as Robert Osborne’s handsome catalogue book.
The latest edition of my books is All About Oscar: History and Politics of the Academy Awards.
I am “committed” to do two more updated editions prior to the 100th anniversary the Oscars, in 2027.
Marking the 96th anniversary, the Oscars nominations will be announced in January 23, 2024.
Stay tuned!
Best Supporting Actress
Frontrunners (A to Z)
Emily Blunt, “Oppenheimer” (Universal)
Penélope Cruz, “Ferrari” (Neon)–Oscar winner
Viola Davis, “Air” (Amazon MGM)–Oscar winner
Sandra Hüller, “The Zone of Interest” (A24)
Julianne Moore, May December” (Netflix)–Oscar winner
Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers” (Focus Features)
STRONG CONTENDERS (A-Z)
Juliette Binoche, “The Taste of Things” (IFC/Sapan)–Winner
Danielle Brooks, “The Color Purple” (Warner) (Unseen yet)
Claire Foy, “All of Us Strangers” (Searchlight)
America Ferrera. “Barbie” (Warner)
Jodie Foster, “Nyad” (Netflix)–Winner
Vanessa Kirby, “Napoleon” (Apple/Sony) Unseen yet–Nominee
Rosamund Pike, “Saltburn” (Amazon)–Nominee
ALSO IN THE RUN (A to Z)
Taraji P. Henson, “The Color Purple” (Warner)–Nominee
Rachel McAdams, “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” (Lionsgate), Nominee
Florence Pugh, “Oppenheimer” (Universal)–Nominee
Leslie Uggams, “American Fiction” (MGM)