EW’s awards experts debate the highs, lows, and telling signs of the 2021 Oscar nominees.

Much about the2021 Oscar nominationswas groundbreaking.Some of it thrilling;other parts, disappointing.

But for the hosts of EW’sThe Awardistpodcast, the big word that comes to mind is: telling.

The category causing the most head-scratching remains Best Supporting Actress.

With Golden Globe winnerJodie Fosternot even making the cut, who’s out front?

Critics' Choice winnerMaria Bakalova, our well-timed guest on today’s podcast?

The infamously overdueGlenn Close?

Or another contender waiting in the wings?

Hear what directionThe Awardistthinks the race might be headed in.

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