How Much Oscar Potential Does A Star Is Born Actually Have? Let’s Break It Down
It's a Hollywood tale as old as time: a film generates strong buzz on the festival circuit for months, only to falter when it actually comes time for Oscar nominations.
Despite receiving standing ovations at festivals like Tiff (2016's The Birth of a Nation) or earning praise for dramatic performances (2017's Stronger), some films just can't leap all the necessary hurdles required to make it into the race for an Oscar.
Will the same happen to A Star Is Born?Bradley Cooper's long-gestating project premiered on Oct.
4 to rave reviews for both his and costar Lady Gaga's performances, as well as the film's undeniably strong soundtrack.
In fact, The Hollywood Reporter recently shared that at the official Academy screening of the movie for La-based members, so many people showed up that some had to be turned away at the door.
The Academy members who did see it reportedly
