From Oscar nominations 2023 have been announced, a complex debate has erupted over Andrea Riseborough’s Best Actress nomination for her performance in the independent drama to leslie. Following the actress’ nomination, to the audible surprise of many who attended the event, the Academy announced an “overhaul” of campaign procedures regarding this year’s nominees. A decision of the Academy that yellow jackets cast member Christina Ricci attacked with a brutally honest condemnation.
The Academy said it would review campaign procedures surrounding this year’s nominees to ensure “the awards contest is conducted fairly and ethically.” While Andrea Riseborough e to leslie it wasn’t explicitly mentioned, many read between the lines. In a comment on Instagram (via Independent ), the Wednesday alum he noted how the Academy’s decision was “elitist” and an attempt to disqualify films that don’t have enough money to aggressively campaign. The actress wrote:
It seems hilarious that the “surprise nomination” (meaning that tons of money wasn’t spent placing this actress) for a legitimately brilliant performance is under consideration. So only films and actors who can afford campaigns deserve recognition? It feels elitist and exclusive, and frankly, very late for me. And I’m sure it has nothing to do with the campaign. These things are not controlled or decided by the actors themselves, yet now their nomination will be tainted and, if taken away from them, shame on them.
The results of the inquiry will be announced on Tuesday 31 January and it is possible, but unlikely, according to The Variety, that his tenure will be terminated.
What surprised many in Andrea Riseborough’s spotlight at the Oscars was how far under the radar the film flew. to leslie it barely made more than $27,000 at the box office, and many had never heard of it.
The director behind the drama has informed Deadline that they had “virtually no budget” for an awards campaign, so they had to rely on word of mouth and networking among friends and high-profile connections. Stars like Charlize Theron, Gwyneth Paltrow, Courteney Cox, Edward Norton, Jennifer Aniston, and Minnie Driver have reportedly hosted private screenings, and the basic campaign seems to have worked for the team behind it. to leslie.
While the Oscars had theirs many controversial moments , only six nominations have been rescinded since the Oscars’ inception nearly a century ago. The independent film has already made history as one of the lowest-grossing films to receive a nomination. However, if the actress is deprived of her nomination, the little film will sadly make more history than the Oscars.
While waiting to see what happens with Riseborough’s nomination, fans of Christina Ricci can check out her latest work on Tim Burton’s hit series. Wednesday, which you pass on to anyone with a Netflix subscription . to leslie is available to rent on VOD on Apple and Prime Video if you want to catch Riseborough’s performance, before the Oscars airs March 12. In the meantime, check out the Movie release dates 2023 to plan your next movie experience.
Source: Cinemablend
