The format in which each individual nominee is praised by a former winner will be used in below-the-line categories this year.

Much as its cartel-boss-trying-to-go-good antiheroine does as she tears through her family and community, “Emilia Pérez” defines its environment. It has been tipped for Academy attention since Greta Gerwig’s Cannes jury gave it two key prizes.

At least in the contemporary era, scoring the most Oscar nominations doesn't always equate to a Best Picture win. Sometimes it means something (Everything Everywhere All a