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 book is titled, All About Oscar: The 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.
Frontrunners (A to Z)
Fantasia Barrino, “The Color Purple” (Warner)
Lily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon” (Apple/Paramount)
Sandra Hüller, “Anatomy of a Fall” (Neon)
Carey Mulligan, “Maestro” (Netflix)–former nominee
Margot Robbie, “Barbie” (Warner)–former nominee
Emma Stone, “Poor Things” (Searchlight)–Oscar winner
STRONG CONTENDERS
Annette Bening, “Nyad” (Netflix)–former nominee
Sandra Hüller, “The Zone of Interest” (A24) (may be nominated in the supporting category)
Greta Lee, “Past Lives” (A24)
Natalie Portman, “May December” (Netflix)–Oscar winner
Cailee Spaeny, “Priscilla” (A24)
Also in the Run (Long Shots)
Emily Blunt, “Pain Hustlers” (Netflix)
Jodie Comer, “The Bikeriders” (20th)
Eve Hewson, “Flora and Son” (Apple)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “You Hurt My Feelings” (A24)
Jane Levy, “A Little Prayer” (SPC)
Helen Mirren, “Golda” (Bleecker Street)
Julia Roberts, “Leave the World Behind” (Netflix)
Hilary Swank, “Ordinary Angels” (Lionsgate)
