Cos' I Said So...
By Jocelyn Cosgrove
By Jocelyn Cosgrove
As January came, so did the Oscar nominations. Most of them were expected, going to movies such as “Oppenheimer,” “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Poor Things.” What was surprising was actress Margot Robbie, who played Barbie, and Greta Gerwig who directed “Barbie,” were completely snubbed of a nomination in Leading Actress in a Motion Picture and Directing.
Centering around the importance of feminism and calling out what women go through daily in our world, I was incredibly disappointed that both women didn’t receive an Oscar nomination. What makes this even more frustrating is Ryan Gosling got nominated for Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance as Ken, even though his role wasn’t as emotionally moving or as significant as Robbie’s role.
These snubs further show how women in this industry and in others, need to work twice as hard to get even some recognition. “Barbie” was the biggest movie this year, alongside “Oppenheimer,” which of course received the most nominations out of all, and the two women who created “Barbie” and made it come to life, were snubbed of a nomination.
Do I think Robbie would’ve won the Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role if nominated? No, I don’t. I think it will go to Lily Gladstone for her wonderful performance in “Killers of the Flower Moon.” But Robbie deserved a nomination for her incredible acting in “Barbie.” Gerwig deserved a nomination for having the biggest box office opening as a female director. It is a shame that the Academy couldn’t acknowledge the talent and hard work of these two women.
Centering around the importance of feminism and calling out what women go through daily in our world, I was incredibly disappointed that both women didn’t receive an Oscar nomination. What makes this even more frustrating is Ryan Gosling got nominated for Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance as Ken, even though his role wasn’t as emotionally moving or as significant as Robbie’s role.
These snubs further show how women in this industry and in others, need to work twice as hard to get even some recognition. “Barbie” was the biggest movie this year, alongside “Oppenheimer,” which of course received the most nominations out of all, and the two women who created “Barbie” and made it come to life, were snubbed of a nomination.
Do I think Robbie would’ve won the Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role if nominated? No, I don’t. I think it will go to Lily Gladstone for her wonderful performance in “Killers of the Flower Moon.” But Robbie deserved a nomination for her incredible acting in “Barbie.” Gerwig deserved a nomination for having the biggest box office opening as a female director. It is a shame that the Academy couldn’t acknowledge the talent and hard work of these two women.