What’s the frontrunner for best supporting actor amid Venice buzz?

[Frank.S]

I just saw the nominations and I’m genuinely confused about how the best supporting actor category is shaping up this year. I thought one performance was a lock, but now I’m hearing a lot of buzz for someone else from a film that premiered at Venice.

[Eric63]

I was sure that one performance had it locked, but the new chatter is making me pause. awards timing really matters, huh.

[John.W]

I spent the morning reorganizing streaming queues, then the Oscar chatter came back. Now I'm back to square one—every source says something different.

[MatthewA]

I tried to map what sticks in the campaign and what actually lands with voters. Venice buzz can be a spark, but it's not a promise. The film's placement, clips, and a stronger campaign can tilt things, but I wouldn't call it a slam dunk yet.

[Luna_W]

Do you think voters care more about a premiere buzz from Venice or the performance on screen?