Meanwhile, it’s looking more and more like female filmmakers might be shut out this year.
Meanwhile,Margot Robbiejoins my list with her bold turn inBabylon.
Along withEverything Everywherecomeback phenomenonKe Huy Quan, this group could end up comprising the entire roster.

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That means three of them will fail to make the cut at the Oscars.
But rest assured thatJamie Lee CurtisandKerry Condonare locks.
Watch this space for his regularly updated rankings within the major categories.

Margot Robbie in ‘Babylon.'.Paramount Pictures

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