2024 Oscar Nominations Announced: "The Brutalist" Leads with 10 Nods

The Oscar nominations for 2024 were announced live from Beverly Hills, and it was a morning full of excitement for movie enthusiasts. Topping the list of nominees is "The Brutalist," scoring 10 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Adrien Brody, and Best Director for Brady Corbett. "Emilia Perez" and "Wicked" followed closely, with 13 and 10 nods, respectively.

This year’s nominations were delayed due to wildfires, but comedians Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott kept the mood light during the ceremony. The nominations recognized Palm Springs International Film Festival honorees Colman Domingo ("Sing Sing") and Carla Sofia Gascon ("Emilia Perez") in major acting categories, marking a proud moment for the Coachella Valley.

Notably, "Emilia Perez" made history as the non-English language film with the most Oscar nominations. However, some big names, like Denzel Washington ("Gladiator 2") and Denis Villeneuve ("Dune Part II"), were notably snubbed.

Amidst the celebration, "The Brutalist" faces scrutiny over its use of AI to enhance Hungarian accents, adding a hint of controversy to the awards buzz.

With March 2 set as the date for the grand ceremony, all eyes are on the frontrunners. Will "The Brutalist" continue its momentum, or will another film steal the show? Manny promises his fearless predictions soon, so stay tuned for the latest updates.