Director Christopher Nolan speaks on stage about his movie "Oppenheimer" at CinemaCon 2023. Photo: Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images
"Oppenheimer" leads the list of 2024 Oscar nominees with 13 nods, while its release day partner "Barbie" scored eight nominations, Nathan writes.
Driving the news: Both blockbuster films — together famously dubbed "Barbenheimer" — were among the 10 nominated for best picture when the contenders were announced this morning.
The others: "American Fiction," "Anatomy of a Fall," "The Holdovers," "Killers of the Flower Moon," "Maestro," "Past Lives," "Poor Things" and "The Zone of Interest."
Yes, but: Margot Robbie, who played Barbie in the eponymous film, was snubbed in the best actress category.
So was director Greta Gerwig in the directing category, though she was nominated for best adapted screenplay.
💭 Nathan's thought bubble: "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie" were refreshingly fresh, and I'm glad they're both getting their due.
