The Snubs and Surprises of the 2018 Oscar Nominations
She also filmed Ryan Coogler’s 2013 breakout movie, “Fruitvale Station,” as well as his much-anticipated superhero picture “Black Panther.”
Jordan Peele, “Get Out” director, producer, writer: He becomes the fifth black director ever nominated for an Oscar
and the first to land three nominations (he also drew nods in the original screenplay and best picture categories).
James Franco: We will never know how much the accusations of sexually inappropriate behavior hurt Mr. Franco’s chances for a best-actor nomination for his lead role in “The Disaster Artist.” The allegations emerged on Jan. 11, Oscar nomination voting closed the next day, and some prognosticators guessed
that Mr. Franco, who has denied any wrongdoing, might still squeak in.
Still, the film was indubitably a comedy, a genre that academy members tend to dismiss as lightweight, making it
a long shot for best picture, even if it did earn a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for best ensemble.
“Wonder Woman”: Always a long shot despite its enormous commercial appeal, “Wonder Woman” still had a marvelous run, appearing on various Top 10 lists at the end of the year, getting nominated by the Producers Guild, and showing Hollywood honchos
that an action movie about a woman (Gal Gadot) directed by a woman (Patty Jenkins) could make serious bank.