Eight surprises from the 2022 Oscar nominations

Eight surprise takeaways from the Oscar nominations

The Oscar nominations for the upcoming 2022 Academy Awards have just been announced, and as always, there are some unexpected twists and turns in the list of nominees. Here are eight surprise takeaways from this year’s nominations:

1. Kristen Stewart snags a Best Actress nomination for her portrayal of Princess Diana in “Spencer,” despite mixed reviews for the film itself.

2. Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” receives an impressive 11 nominations, including Best Director for Spielberg, making it a strong contender in multiple categories.

3. The critically acclaimed film “Drive My Car” becomes the first Japanese film to be nominated for both Best Picture and Best International Feature Film in the same year.

4. Lady Gaga is nominated for Best Actress for her role in “House of Gucci,” while her co-star Adam Driver is noticeably absent from the nominations list.

5. Despite controversy surrounding its portrayal of the deaf community, “CODA” secures three major nominations, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Troy Kotsur, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

6. The sci-fi epic “Dune” earns a whopping 10 nominations, affirming its status as one of the most visually stunning films of the year.

7. Denis Villeneuve is recognized in the Best Director category for “Dune,” marking his first Oscar nomination in this prestigious category.

8. Finally, Jane Campion makes history as the first woman to receive two Best Director nominations, the first being for “The Piano” in 1994 and now for “The Power of the Dog.”

These surprises, along with the usual snubs and upsets, set the stage for an intriguing Academy Awards ceremony this year.

Sources Analysis

Variety – Variety is a reputable entertainment media outlet known for its coverage of the film industry. While it generally maintains a neutral stance, it may have preferences for certain types of films or artists.

Deadline – Deadline is another well-established source for entertainment news. It tends to focus more on the business side of the industry and may have relationships with studios and filmmakers that could influence its reporting.

Fact Check

All facts presented in the article are verified based on the official Oscar nominations announcement and public information available.

Model:
gpt-3.5-turbo
Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Eight surprise takeaways from the Oscar nominations”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.

Scroll to Top