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Reactions from some of the nominees for the Academy Awards:
“Ultimately, I’ve been able to be fortunate enough to get to work with some pretty great filmmakers. That’s always been the driving force with me. First, of course, the story and character, from an actor’s perspective. I feel like we see films through the eyes of the director. The director’s medium. I’ve been able to work with some amazing directors. Quentin is in the lineage of one of the best of our times. It’s amazing to be a part of this film that’s a celebration of our actors and a celebration of the countless people behind the scenes,” – Leonardo DiCaprio, nominated for best actor for his role in “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood”, which was nominated in just about every category including best film, directing and supporting actor and screenplay.
“It makes me feel very, very, very young.” – Antonio Banderas said in an interview about being a first-time nominee at age 59. He earned a best actor nomination for his role in “Pain and Glory”.
“I think they’re probably more interested in me taking them to the park with their scooters, or making a fort, or playing in a teepee. I’d be worried if my 4-year-old was thinking, ‘What are we going to do about these Nazis?” – “Jojo Rabbit” director
Taika Waititi, on whether his daughters are old enough to be aware of his film on intolerance in Hitler’s Germany and its Oscar nominations. (AP)