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The Oscar nominations are out. The big story, however, isn’t about the people who were shortlisted. It’s about the people who weren’t. The female director of Barbie, Greta Gerwig, has been left off the Best Director list – while the film’s star, Margot Robbie, has missed out on Best Actress.
Films should be judged on their merits, not their message, and that is exactly what the Academy has done
Barbie was hailed by some critics for its feminist message but it is Ryan Gosling, who plays Ken, who has been nominated for best supporting actor while lead Margot Robbie failed to get a mention.
Sexism row brews after Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig miss out on individual recognition
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