On Oscar nomination day in January, the narrative that grabbed all the attention had to do with “Barbie,” the year’s top-grossing film and a cultural phenomenon for the ages. It received eight nominations, including one for Margot Robbie for producing and a screenwriting nod for Greta Gerwig and her spouse, Noah Baumbach.
But Robbie wasn’t nominated for Best Actress and Gerwig was passed over for Best Director, categories in which they were thought to be shoo-ins.
Were the Robbie/Gerwig slights a bummer? Sure they were. But for anyone unfamiliar with the Oscar nominating process, it’s a matter of numbers and ranked placement that often breaks a few hearts in the process.
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