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It’s that time of the year when the best of cinema compete together for the most coveted prize: The Academy Awards. The rich tradition that was started back in 1929, the Academy Awards, more popularly known as the Oscars, reward the efforts of filmmakers, actors, costume designers, sound artists, and visual editors who put hours of relentless work to push the envelope of filmmaking. However, despite best efforts, not all great movies or artists get their due which resulted in the term ‘Oscar Snubs’. Here are the 5 most shocking Oscar Snubs of 2022 that left fans befuddled:
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5The French Dispatchfor Best Picture
Wes Anderson is arguably one of the greatest filmmakers of our generation who has reinvented the world of filmmaking with his distinct style akin to an auteur. His rich detailing and obsession with symmetry make his films a treat for the eyes. While the ace filmmaker has previously won multiple Oscar nominations,The French Dispatchfailed to win nominations in any category, thus becoming one of the biggest Oscar Snubs of 2022.
4The Green Knightfor Best Picture and Best Visuals
Directed by David Lowery,The Green Knightis a milestone in adapting a historical poem on screen. Based on the 14th-century poemSir Gawain and the Green Knight, the movie stars Dev Patel in the lead role. Despite its vivid cinematography and lavish production,The Green Knightfailed to win the nominations for Best Picture and Best Cinematography.
3Aaron Sorkin (Best Director) forBeing the Ricardos
The biographical drama directed by Aaron Sorkin is based on the story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, played by Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem respectively. While both Kidman and Bardem have been nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress, along with J.K. Simmons landing a nomination in the Best Supporting Actor category, director Aaron Sorkin was left out from the Best Director category. Having become best known for biographical dramas, Sorkin has directedMoneyball,Steve Jobs,Charlie Wilson’s War, andThe Social Network,for which he had won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
2Ridley Scott (Best Director) forThe Last Duel
Ridley Scott might have landed in a bit of soup for his recent comments against the current generation regarding the failure ofThe Last Duelin the box office, but it cannot be denied that Scott is a trailblazing filmmaker who has revolutionized the entire industry. Having directed films likeAlien,Blade Runner, andGladiator, the filmmaker’s latest entrantThe Last Duelonce again demonstrated Scott’s penchant for impeccable detailing and strong female characters. Unfortunately, the movie bombed at the box office despite an overwhelmingly positive reception from critics and later failed to land any nomination for Best Director, thus becoming one of the most shocking Oscar Snubs of the year.
1Jason Isaacs (Best Supporting Actor) forMass
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Best known for playing Lucius Malfoy in theHarry Potterfilms, Jason Isaacs is one of the best actors to have come out of England. His recent portrayal of a parent who has lost his child to gun violence in a school shooting is easily one of the best yet underrated performances of the year.Massis a harrowing drama revolving around the gun violence in the United States that has taken numerous innocent lives. Despite its simple premise,Massis an intense movie that demands a lot from its audience that only became possible due to the impeccable acting performances by the actors. But unfortunately, Jason Isaacs insanely evocative performance as a grieving father failed to land any nomination, thus becoming one of the most upsetting Oscar Snubs of the year.
Akash Senapati
Senior Content Strategist
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Akash is the Lead Content Strategist for FandomWire. Having started as a writer for FandomWire back in 2020, he now manages a global team of writers who share the same passion for motion arts, from Martin Scorsese to the latest MCU flick. He loves DC Comics, Anime, Pink Floyd, and sleeping in no particular order. His favorite graphic-medium writers are Grant Morrison, Chris Claremont, Christopher Priest, Garth Ennis, and Eiichiro Oda. Prep time > Aliens.
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