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The knives are back in, the gems have been cut, and the bombshells did not go off.
With MondaysOscar nominations, the Best Picture field has been officially narrowed down to nine lucky contenders.
Though Gerwigs directing snub hurts, it may also spur even more passion forLittle Womenamong its fans.
So why does it no longer feel like a front-runner?
To nab the ultimate Oscar, it will have to clear two major hurdles.
Is Bong Joon Hos film so head-and-shoulders-above everything else in the race that it deserves to take homeallthebig trophies?
You might say yes, but Academy voters who like to spread the wealth may disagree.
