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Did Wicked and Gladiator II Just Trade Places in the Oscar Race?
Winning the narrative war is how you end up winning awards.
As hard as Paramount, Universal, and fandoms at large tried to turn Wicked and Gladiator II ’s shared opening weekend into a Barbenheimer-esque event, there was no denying that these two titles did not mash up nearly as well. I’d give Wicked great odds to land nominations in costume, production design, sound, and hair/makeup, though maybe not cinematography, since even people who like the movie aren’t universally onboard with how it’s lit. On the flip side, while Denzel Washington is getting Best Supporting Actor buzz for Gladiator, the reviews for the film have been all over the place, from genuine positivity to bemused hand-waving to general annoyance.
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