The video discusses the nominations for the 96th Academy Awards, with a focus on various categories. Dave Karger, the host, breaks down the nominees, mentioning surprises and snubs. Sterling K Brown receives his first Oscar nomination for ''American Fiction'' in the Best Supporting Actor category. In contrast, the Best Supporting Actress category has only one previous nominee, Jodie Foster. The Best Actress category excludes Margot Robbie for ''Barbie,'' replacing her with Annette Bening for ''Nyad.'' ''The Zone of Interest'' is highlighted for its nominations in Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Picture. The absence of nominations for ''Killers of the Flower Moon'' and Leonardo DiCaprio is noted.
Vocabulary:
• A snub: A snub is when someone or something is ignored or not given the attention or recognition they deserve. It's like being left out or overlooked.
• SAG Awards: SAG Awards stand for Screen Actors Guild Awards. These are prizes given to actors by their fellow actors for outstanding performances in movies and television shows.
• Slot: In this context, a slot refers to a position or space in a list or lineup. When someone says a slot was given to a person or a movie, it means that particular position or space in a category or nomination list was assigned to them.
Source: Today YouTube channel.