Hong Chau is usually the best part of any project she’s in—and has been criminally overlooked. That's why it was such a surprising—and welcome—thrill to see her get an Oscar nod for 'The Whale.' beastobsessed on all the snubs and surprises:
was a polarizing film, to say the least, and Best Supporting Actress had strong competition, so this nomination was never a done deal.If Hsu and Chau weren’t guaranteed slots in the Best Supporting Actress category, it’s because Jessie Buckley and Claire Foy, the two standout supporting players from, were buzzed about as strong contenders. But as Sarah Polley’s film was such an ensemble piece, selecting which cast member to single out was always going to be a difficult task for voters.
that both Paul Dano and Judd Hirsch would land nods in Best Supporting Actor. Voters went with the veteran actor, giving Hirsh his first nod in over 40 years.James Cameron did not get nominated for Best Director for
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