Where the Oscar Race Stands After BAFTA’s Big Surprises

Last year’s BAFTA Awards went mostly as expected, but signaled turbulence in the coming Oscar race with one subtle surprise. Then-frontrunner The Power of the Dog still managed to win best picture with the British bloc, just as it had with the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes, but it was also expected to win best adapted screenplay. Instead, the honor went to SAG ensemble champ CODA, the underdog of the season. This small show of wide industry support preceded a tide-turning producers’ guild win, and finally, its Oscar triumph for best picture. The story is not the same this… Read Full Article