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January 27, 2026
The Academy got the nominees right. Will it get the winner wrong?
It is that time of year again: the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled its nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, ushering in with them the annual ritual of online grievance and bickering about what the Academy has gotten right or wrong.
TL;DR
- The 98th Academy Awards nominations have been announced, with a strong and varied Best Picture slate.
- Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" received a record 15 nominations, sparking online debate.
- The article defends "Sinners" against accusations of being a "woke" film, calling it a sharp genre piece celebrating African American contributions.
- Joseph Kosinski's "F1" is highlighted as a fun, theatrical pleasure that the Academy should reward to support cinemas.
- "Marty Supreme" is identified as the most deserving Best Picture nominee, with an autobiographical feel and a celebration of the American story.
- "One Battle after Another" is predicted to win Best Picture, though the author critiques its subversion of the American story.
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