BAFTA 2018 nominations: Some surprises, some snubs

The 2018 BAFTA nominations have been announced, Guillermo del Toro’s leading the pack with 12.

As always, there were some surprises and snubs as some critical darlings failed to pick up nominations while others outperformed expectations. Below are seven of the biggest talking points from the nominations, ranging from adoration over to falling short.

The Post snubbed

win any Golden Globes despite being nominated for six, the film’s Oscar prospects are looking slimmer every day.

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can testify to the film’s utter charm, Sally Hawkins, Brendan Gleeson and Julie Walters all gin brilliant performances. The highlight, of course, was Hugh Grant as the many costumed villain Phoenix Buchanan, a devious antagonist played to hilarious perfection. While children’s films are often overlooked at major awards, Grant has picked up a Best Supporting Actor nomination, while the film has been nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay and Outstanding British Film.

American critical darlings fall short

(Saoirse Ronan), Best Supporting Actress (Laurie Metcalf) and Best Original Screenplay.

British films dominate

has been nominated for nine BAFTAs, including Outstanding British Film and Best Picture, while Frances McDormand, Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson are all nominated in the acting categories. Considering the mass adoration and significant wins has already received, many are considering the black comedy this year’s Oscars frontrunner. Sorry, Spielberg.

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