Sean Baker's Brooklyn comedy Anora has emerged as a frontrunner for the Academy Awards after winning both the Producers Guild Awards and the Directors Guild Awards. These victories follow a win at the Critics Choice Awards, solidifying its position as a top contender for Best Picture.
Sean Baker 's Brooklyn comedy Anora emerged as a dominant force in the race for the Academy Awards, sweeping both the Producers Guild Awards and the Directors Guild Awards on Saturday night. These victories solidified its position as a top contender for the Best Picture Oscar , following a season marked by uncertainty and multiple frontrunners.
Anora, starring Mikey Madison as a Brooklyn exotic dancer who marries the son of a Russian oligarch, had initially been considered a strong contender after winning the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. However, the Oscar race witnessed a carousel of favorites, with films like The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez gaining momentum. Anora's resurgence over the weekend, culminating in its Best Picture win at the Critics Choice Awards on Friday, has reignited its position as a leading candidate.Both the PGA and DGA ceremonies took place in Beverly Hills, California. The PGA's top prize, the Darryl F. Zanuck Award, has historically aligned closely with the Oscar Best Picture winner, matching in 16 out of the last 21 years. Since 2009, when both the guild and the Academy adopted a preferential ballot system, their choices have coincided in all but three instances. The DGA's track record is equally strong, with 66 out of the past 74 winners going on to claim the Oscar for Best Director. This strong correlation makes Baker the frontrunner for the Best Director award, particularly considering that all nominees in the category are first-timers.The guild also recognized RaMell Ross' Nickel Boys as the Best First Film, marking a significant achievement for Ross' narrative debut. Oscar voting commences on Tuesday, and the momentum behind Anora is undeniable. Meanwhile, Jacques Audiard's Emilia Pérez, despite leading the nominations with 13 nods, has faced significant setbacks due to backlash and controversy. Another category found its frontrunner over the weekend. At the Annie Awards, DreamWorks Animation's The Wild Robot garnered nine awards, including Best Film, making it the heavy favorite to win the Best Animated Film Oscar at the March 2 ceremony
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