i wonder what little lady made these. period western the power of the dog, has eight, including best actor for benedict cumberbatch and best director forjane campion. half of bafta s directing nominees are women this year. i have to say, it s personally a real thrill to see so many women recognised across so many fields, and particularly, for example, in the best director category. this baftas aims to put rows over diversity behind it. you wanna show them how dangerous you are? yeah. will smith is nominated for the first time ever in king richard. but there are upsets too. nothing for olivia colman, nicole kidman or denzel washington. why don t you and my mom act like brother and sister? the youngest nominee is another 11 year old woody norman for best supporting actor in indie road movie c mon c mon. it was like the biggest rush when he said woody norman, so me and mum just started screaming and jumping in the air. it was amazing. as for this 11 year old,
call a small movie, i know it has been at it, but not compared tojune and west side story which are big hollywood productions. it has outstripped them with 12 nominations. that is a mixed ordinary hall forjane campion. she has been nominated before for the piano back in 1994, you might remember holly hunter willing for that, and anna paquin winning her support as the youngest ever winner. but champion was not related to director, and best film back then. did not win, i think the momentum seems to be with her now. it will be two years in a row that a female film maker wins best director and best picture at the oscars. power of the dog seems to be an absolute leading the way. i m free thrills of the film, it is not a british recliner you mention some of the british films. it was shot in new zealand. benedict cumberbatch