Prize Fight

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 8 min read 100% complete by Melissa KirschJanuary 17, 2026 at 12:23 PM

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The article discusses the beginning of awards season and focuses on Kyle Buchanan, a film critic and awards prognosticator. Buchanan attends film festivals like Venice and Toronto in late August to preview potential Oscar contenders, attending multiple screenings and industry events daily to gather information. These festivals serve as marketing opportunities for studios. As the Oscar nominations approach, Buchanan is particularly interested in the supporting actress category, noting several actresses who have already won awards for their performances. The Oscar nominations will be announced this Thursday, with the ceremony scheduled for March 15.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Elizabeth Banks 30% Cannes Film Festival 40% Lionsgate 40% Michael B. 50% Leo 50% Hollywood 50% Timothée 50% Venice 60% Toronto 60% Golden Globes ×270% Oscars ×380% Kyle Buchanan ×590%

Keywords

awards season 100% oscar nominations 90% film festivals 80% supporting actress 70% movie industry 60% golden globes 60% hollywood 50% red carpets 40%

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Very Positive

Score: 0.70

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New York Times - World

Political Lean

Center-Left (-0.30)

Far LeftCenterFar Right

Classification Confidence

90%

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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