The Forgotscars ‘23: Celebrating the Biggest Oscar Omissions

Adam Sandler isn’t going to get any Oscar love for a long time. If you’re not quite sure why watch Jack and Jill. His performance in Uncut Gems and this year’s Hustle should trump any of his lame comedies from yesteryear but it’s clear the Academy isn’t quite ready. This morning, many talents were left out in the cold when the Oscar nominations were announced. As I do each year, I’m here to recognize them with my Forgotscars — honoring the ones the Oscars forgot. They’re split into the same categories but I don’t hand out winners. Why? Because six people are reading this? Perhaps, but for the most part, because I don’t plan on giving out any awards. I mean who would take them anyway? In any event, these performances and contributions shouldn’t be ignored and that’s why we’re here. Congrats to all the fake nominees…

Best Picture
Aftersun
Glass Onion
RRR
The Whale
The Woman King

Best Director
Edward Berger — All Quiet on the Western Front
Joseph Kosinski — Top Gun: Maverick
Baz Luhrrman — Elvis
James Cameron — Avatar: The Way of Water
Sarah Polley — Women Talking

Best Actress
Olivia Colman — Empire of Light
Danielle Deadwyler — Till
Viola Davis — The Woman King
Margot Robbie — Babylon
Emma Thompson — Good Luck to You, Leo Grande

Best Actor
Tom Cruise — Top Gun: Maverick
Tom Hanks — A Man Called Otto
Felix Kammerer — All Quiet on the Western Front
Jeremy Pope — The Inspection
Adam Sandler — Hustle

Best Supporting Actress
Jessie Buckley — Women Talking
Claire Foy — Women Talking
Dolly De Leon — Triangle of Sadness
Janelle Monae — Glass Onion
Carey Mulligan — She Said

Best Supporting Actor
Paul Dano — The Fabelmans
Gabriel LaBelle — The Fabelmans
Brad Pitt — Babylon
Eddie Redmayne — The Good Nurse
Ben Whishaw — Women Talking