The announcement of theOscar nominationsalways comes with its fair share ofsnubs and surprises.
The Academy rarely, if ever, finds a way to satisfy all film fans.
However, one particular omission glaringly stood out whenBowen YangandRachel Sennottlisted all the nominated films and people.
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TheChallengersscore is undeniably linked to the film’s overall effectiveness.
That is what ultimately makes its snub at the Oscars so absurd.
One small step for Moore, one giant leap for horror-kind.
This is an incredibly impressive feat.
One could even argue that Reznor and Ross' music is just as beloved asChallengersis.
Guadagnino’s most Academy-praised film remains 2017’sCall Me by Your Name.
To date, this is the only Oscar given to any of Guadagnino’s films.
Ultimately, neither nomination came to fruition and Guadagnino was once again shut out by the Academy.
It would have been nice tosee the Academy give it the praise it rightfully deserves, though.
