Jane Campion Says ‘Extraordinary’ Lady Gaga Deserved an Oscar Nomination After Snub
Lady Gaga’s omission from the Best Actress announcement stunned a lot of people — including “Power of the Dog” director Jane Campion.
Lady Gaga’s omission from the Best Actress announcement stunned a lot of people — including “Power of the Dog” director Jane Campion.
Campion, first nominated for “The Piano” nearly three decades ago, becomes the first female director to repeat in the category, thanks to her awards juggernaut “The Power of the Dog.”
The western won Film of the Year, Director of the Year, Actor of the Year, and Supporting Actor of the Year.
Exclusive: “When I first saw him let it rip, I was absolutely stunned.”
“Pig” and “Licorice Pizza” also scored nominations in the First-Time Feature Film Director Category.
Other honorees include Danny Strong, Nicole Holofcener, and Jeymes Samuel.
“[Director Jane Campion] wanted him to lead and for me to follow,” Plemons said. “It felt like a shortcut into our dynamic.”
The director left nothing to chance and fought for what she needed to make a great film, from Cumberbatch to enough shooting days.
Toolkit: Campion and editor Peter Sciberras on the challenge of balancing mystery, mounting sexual energy, and a growing sense of danger.
The DP talks about her year-long prep with Jane Campion to create the look and feel of “The Power of the Dog.”
Exclusive: Watch the director discuss collaborating with her committed cast, including Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Kodi Smit-McPhee.
Cumberbatch said it “genuinely is horrible” the amount of cigarettes he smoked while filming Jane Campion’s new movie.