With the fall festivals mostly in the rearview, Gosling’s supporting work in Barbie takes hold alongside Greta Lee in Past Lives and Cailee Spaeny in Priscilla.
TheOscarsrace is officially on, and potential nominations are in store for a host of Hollywood royalty as well as some bright-eyed newcomers as the fall festivals wrap up.
With contenders buying up prime real estate in the awards conversation, EW will survey the Oscars race as it progresses, analyzing who has the momentum to go all the way to the Academy Awards.

Ryan Gosling in ‘Barbie’ is a major Oscars contender.Warner Bros / A24 / Pixar
Read on to find out which films and performances have the gusto to earn gold Oscars race in ourAwardistheat index, before winners are announced on March 10.
Oct. 26: Ryan Gosling will be Kenough for the Academy, Gotham Awards boost Past Lives and Priscilla stars
Who’s up:
Who’s down:
On the horizon:
Sept. 27: Festivals foster rich prospects for Poor Things
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