>> it's a long time. >> reporter: british homes also lie with an auto biographical nomination and judy d'oench was given a surprise shot in the actress short list. >> i'm coming back. >> the time keeps ticking. >> reporter: he welcomes oscar recognition if it shines the work on play write jonathan larsen. >> so play jonathan has been one of the most meaningful kind of experiences of my life. the more i talk about him and what he was about ethically and the songs that he sang and who he was singing for, that feels, so, yeah, it's a beautiful thing to be able to share his story. >> reporter: there was no room for spiderman or bond in the best picture lineup, despite the academy insisting on an expanding list. >> it's interesting to see the changes they've made in the hope by having ten nominees, you get