The 78th Venice Film Festival - Screening of the film 'The Power of the Dog' in competition - Red Carpet Arrivals - Venice, Italy September 2, 2021 - Director Jane Campion, actor Benedict Cumberbatch and actor Kirsten Dunst pose.
"Every year we talk about how the streamers are getting more and more powerful when it comes to the Oscars," said Marc Malkin, senior culture and events editor at Variety. "This year really proves it." Jane Campion became the first woman nominated twice for best director with her nod for "Power of the Dog." She was a contender for her 1993 film "The Piano," but lost out that year to Spielberg, who won for "Schindler's List." Only two women, Kathryn Bigelow and Chloe Zhao, have taken home the directing honor.
Bardem said he was thrilled by his nomination but waited to react until he learned that his wife, Penelope Cruz, also received a nod for "Parallel Mothers."
Snore!
Not one nomination for RESPECT. Boycotting for sure.
It's beautiful and well acted, but also dreary and skims over murder as acceptable revenge.