We continue our journey to the Oscars with more technical awards. I feel like the sound nominations are always kind of disrespected and honestly, misunderstood. I mean, I feel like every year we have another conversation about what exactly is the difference between sound mixing and sound editing, and then we nod our heads hearing an explanation we still may not fully understand. I know I am trying my best to be educated but I am by no means an expert. What does not help is that the nominees tend to be films that are getting tons of nominations in other categories as well (this year, with one notable example I am particularly happy about) so it feels as if no one gave them that much thought to begin with. After that optimistic intro, let us rank the nominees.
Best Sound Editing
5. Joker, Alan Robert Murray
4. Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, Wylie Stateman
3. Ford v Ferrari, Donald Sylvester
2. 1917, Oliver Tarney & Rachael Tate
1. Star Wars: the Rise of Skywalker, Matthew Wood & David Acord
Best Sound Mixing
5. Joker, Tom Ozanich, Tod A. Maitland & Dean A. Zupancic
4. Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, Mark Ulano, Christian P. Minkler & Michael Minkler
3. Ford v Ferrari, Paul Massey, Steven Morrow & David Giammarco
2. 1917, Mark Taylor & Stuart Wilson
1. Ad Astra, Gary Rydstrom, Mark Ulano & Tom Johnson
Ad Astra is a gorgeous and sad film showcases Brad Pitt’s best performance in years (ever?). It is a shame it did not get more recognition. Maybe at least the sounds of space and desperation could get what they deserve.
Swingin' at the Seance 