Follow us on Google News

Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed

The recent announcement of the BAFTA Award nominations has fans worldwide going wild. Although BAFTA is regarded as one of the most prestigious awards, this year’s nominations have left many scratching their heads.

Dune: Part Two featuring Timothée Chalamet

DespiteDune: Part Two’s insane performance in 2024 supported by a great story, stunning visuals and insane cinematography, it got snubbed at BAFTA 2025. This decision has reignited debates over the relevance of awards shows and whether they truly reflect the best of cinema.

Dune: Part Two is a cinematic masterpiece

Dune: Part Twois widely considered a cinematic masterpiece ranking as the fifth-highest grossing film of 2024. It provided an unparalleled sci-fi experience in storytelling, visuals and sound which got it nominated for seven BAFTA Awards.

Race to Oscars 2025: History Proves Denis Villeneuve Won’t Win Best Director, but ‘Dune 2’ Win Can Make Him the Second Person to Rewrite the Script

With a star-studded cast, includingTimothée Chalamet,Zendaya, andFlorence Pugh, the film set a standard for what sci-fi films need to deliver. Yet, it did not get nominated for the Best Film by BAFTA. Fans were certain that at least a nomination was in the books. EvenSteven Spielberg said it was one of his favorite movies.

I feel like I’m being pranked

Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson in a still from Dune: Part Two | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

Snubbing Dune Part 2 for Emilia Perez is a crime against cinema

EMILIA PÉREZ over DUNE PART TWO is a JOKE

Emilia Pérez over Dune. Emilia Pérez over The Wild Robot. Emilia Pérez over Sing Sing. Nickel Boys. The Substance, Nosferatu….. The virtue signaling is laughable and it’s a circus to marvel at that a film that defecates on actual representation is getting this much attention.

Dune part 2 should be here on the list instead of crappy Emilia Perez

Race to Oscars 2025: History Proves Denis Villeneuve Won’t Win Best Director, but ‘Dune 2’ Win Can Make Him the Second Person to Rewrite the Script

Critics praised Villeneuve for his meticulous attention to detail, callingDune: Part Twoan audiovisual symphony and a benchmark for epic filmmaking. However, despite its technical brilliance and impact on the industry, the BAFTAs chose to nominate more unconventional picks, includingEmilia Perez.

Did Emilia Perez deserve a nomination for the Best Film?

Emilia Perez’s nomination for Best Film highlights the value of bold, unconventional storytelling in Hollywood today. Nominating it over popular franchise films likeDune: Part Twogoes to show that grossing high doesn’t mean the film offers better filmmaking.

WhileDune: Part Twodazzled audiences with its technical brilliance,Emilia Perezreminds us that originality and heartfelt storytellingcan also leave a lasting impression. Both films showcase originality and what modern cinema has to offer, deserving recognition.

BAFTA 2025 nominated Emilia Perez for Best Film featuring Selena Gomez

3 Netflix Titles Nominated For BAFTA 2025 Besides Selena Gomez’s Controversial ‘Emilia Pérez’

Awards don’t matter for someone to enjoy or even like a film. Many unconventional films likeEmilia Perezhave won awards over large-scale projects likeDune: Part Twobut at the end of the day every individual has their own jam. Let’s celebrate all these amazing movies regardless of who wins or loses.

Articles Published :361

Ojas Goel is not just a writer by profession but one by heart His love for Marvel, DC, Star Wars, LOTR, Game of Thrones, and the intriguing world of anime is unmatched. This burning passion urged him to voice his opinions on the such topics and remain connected to the developments that follow. He particularly resonates with Tyrion Lannister as he likes the way he thinks and gets out of tricky situations. Ojas is a BCA graduate and loves to dive into the tech intricacies in his free time.

More from Ojas Goel

Rocky: Sylvester Stallone Fought His Own Brother and Ate Some Really Nasty Looking Body Shots

Tony Gilroy: “The hope is that you can do anything” on ‘Andor’ Season 2 Paving the Path for First Star Wars Horror Project

“Game Ellie knew the importance of not talking about it”: ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Is Doing No Favors to Bella Ramsey With Its Worst Scene

Gen V Season 2: Total Episodes and Finale Date Revealed

We Were Liars Season 1 Ending Explained: Who Does Cadence Accidentally Kill?

Seth Rogen Had to Apologize for Comparing Clint Eastwood’s Biggest Movie to Inglourious Basterds

New ‘Harry Potter’ BTS Image Reveals Nick Frost’s Shockingly Perfect Look as Hagrid

Upload Season 4: How Many Episodes Will the Final Season Have?

Japan’s 10 Most-Watched Anime of 2025: Naruto Not Even in Top 5

BAFTADune: Part TwoEmilia Pérez

3 Netflix Titles Nominated For BAFTA 2025 Besides Selena Gomez’s Controversial ‘Emilia Pérez’