Warner Bros' Oscar Favorites 'Sinners' and 'One Battle' Face Off for Top Honors
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In a stunning turn of events, Warner Bros, which may soon be sold to either Paramount Skydance or Netflix, is poised to dominate the 98th Academy Awards with two highly anticipated films: 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another.' These two cinematic masterpieces have garnered widespread acclaim and are expected to receive a dozen or more nominations, including best picture, best actor, and the newly introduced best casting award. The success of these films is a testament to Warner Bros' commitment to original storytelling and its ability to identify and nurture talented filmmakers. 'Sinners,' directed by Ryan Coogler ('Black Panther'), is a haunting period horror film set in the segregated US South. Michael B. Jordan's dual role as twin brothers battling vampires and racism in 1930s Mississippi is expected to earn him a best actor nomination, along with nods for screenplay, score, and more. According to Clayton Davis, Variety's awards expert, 'Sinners' may break the record for most nominations by a single film, a feat that would cement Coogler's status as a cinematic trailblazer. Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' has already swept the awards circuit, with its eclectic and formidable filmography earning it almost every prize going. This thrilling drama follows a retired revolutionary as he searches for his teenage daughter in a world plagued by radical violence, immigration raids, and white supremacists. With a star-studded cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio, 'One Battle After Another' is a strong contender for top honors. Netflix also has its sights set on the Oscars with Guillermo del Toro's monster horror flick 'Frankenstein,' the tragic Western pioneer drama 'Train Dreams,' and the animated musical sensation 'KPop Demon Hunters.' Meanwhile, rival Paramount's awards hopefuls are noticeably thin on the ground. The Academy's introduction of the best casting award has added a new layer of excitement to the awards season. This inaugural honor recognizes the experts who bring actors and projects together, often years before a film's release. With no precedent to guide voters, it remains to be seen what criteria will be used to determine the winner. The nominations will be unveiled on Thursday at 5:30am in Los Angeles, with the 98th Oscars ceremony scheduled to take place on March 15. Will 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' emerge victorious, or will other contenders steal the spotlight? The world will have to wait until Thursday to find out.
