Columnist Glenn Whipp sounds off on the biggest snubs and surprises of the 2025 Oscar nominations, announced Thursday in Los Angeles.

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The incarceration drama “Sing Sing” did get several significant nominations including for Colman Domingo, adapted screenplay and original song. But Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin, who delivered a revelatory performance based on his own experience, was not among them. He is, however, credited with helping to write the story.

Yes, a wide range of movies were recognized with nominations, but some performances and efforts were overlooked — the dreaded, so-called “snub.” And where there’s a snub, there may also be a surprise — a film or performance that earned a nomination pundits may not have seen coming.

Angelina Jolie, 'Kiss The Sky,' Sebastian Stan, Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Jamie Lee Curtis were some of this years Oscar snubs and surprises

Other favorites who didn't make the cut include 'Queer' star Daniel Craig and 'The Piano Lesson' actress Danielle Deadwyler

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The 'Last Showgirl,' 'Maria' and 'Emilia Pérez' actors deserved nods more than Oz witches Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Oscar nominations came with the usual snubs and surprises, including no nominations for Selena Gomez, Angelina Jolie and "Wicked" director Jon. M. Chu. See our full breakdown.

Monica Barbaro landed a best supporting actress nomination for her role as Joan Baez in the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. Overlooked by major awards like the Golden Globes, Barbaro edged out competitors like Selena Gomez (Emilia Pérez), entering the category as an underdog.

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In one of the more wide-open Oscar fields in recent history, there were plenty of nominations surprises Thursday. Not too long ago, it seemed that people like Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman were destined for best actress nominations,