CLEAN : Oscars race wide open after nominations (analyst)

The transcript discusses the announcement of directors Alfonso Cuaron and JJ Abrams, mentions various films, and highlights nominees for best live action short film. It analyzes performances by actresses like Julianne Moore, Rosamund Pike, and Reese Witherspoon, noting the competitive field. The discussion also covers the unpredictability of frontrunners and surprises in award nominations, such as the Lego Movie not being nominated for best animated film.

Which directors were announced at the beginning of the transcript?

• James Cameron and Peter Jackson

• Alfonso Cuaron and JJ Abrams

• Christopher Nolan and Steven Spielberg

• Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino

Which actress is mentioned as having never won an award despite multiple nominations?

• Marion Cotillard

• Rosamund Pike

• Julianne Moore

• Reese Witherspoon

What is notable about the list of nominees discussed in the second section?

• It is dominated by male actors

• It includes only new actors

• It is considered a very strong group

• It lacks diversity

What was surprising about the animated film category this year?

• The Lego Movie was not nominated

• All nominees were sequels

• There were no nominations from Disney

• Only foreign films were nominated

How many frontrunners were there last year compared to this year?

• Last year had 3, this year has 2

• Last year had 4, this year has 6

• Last year had 2, this year has 5

• Last year had 5, this year has 3