“Right now, it’s looking like ‘1917’’s to lose,” said Alison Willmore, film critic at pop culture website Vulture. “I can see a world where Parasite could be a dark horse candidate. Once we get past that, there is probably a chance for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” she said. But it has failed to take home major acting or directing awards this season, likely dashing Netflix’s best hope so far of picking up its first best picture Oscar. Owen Gleiberman, chief film critic at Variety, said he could see the Academy Award going to any of the five directors.

Source: The Express Tribune February 08, 2020 09:22 UTC