Oscars: Late Wins Shake Up Race, Upsets Expected

0:00Reporting from The Daily News Now, I'm Corey, with the latest in Durham. The 98th Academy Awards air this Sunday, March 15th, and late wins at the Actor Awards have shaken up the race just before Ballet's close, Thursday at 8 p.m. Eastern. Associated press film writers Lindsey Barr and Jake Coil and Jake Coil say the show now promises real drama, especially in top categories. One battle after another has led most of awards season, with wins at the producers' guild, directors' guild, BAFTA's, and Golden Globes, but sinners made a strong late push by taking best ensemble and Michael B. Jordan's lead actor prize at the Actor Awards. Both writers still predict one battle after another for best picture. In acting races, Jesse Buckley looks set for best actors in Hamnet. Michael B. Jordan should grab best actor for sinners after his moving speech. For supporting, they favor Teyana Taylor in one battle after another over Amy Madigan, and Sean Penn edges out Delroy Lindo for his role there, too.

1:04Paul Thomas Anderson is the pick for director, with one battle after another, finally getting his first Oscar non payoff. Animated goes to K-Pop demon hunters for its huge cultural buzz, while other categories like documentary and international stay wide open. Players are finalizing choices now, so expect possible upsets when the envelopes open. This year's mix of blockbusters and indies keeps everyone guessing till the end. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Relax deeper, reset faster, comfort you can hear, SOLI solelypillow.com