Earlier this fall, I overheard a critic say, Supporting actor is abloodbaththis year.

This turns out to be less hyperbolic than one might think.

Certainly its the category thats the most crowded with deserving candidates.

Awardist: Oscar Best Supporting Actor

Credit: Everett Collection; Merrick Morton/Fox Searchlight; Atsushi Nishijima/Netflix; Sundance Institute

And did youseeDustin HoffmaninThe Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)?

Yes, sir, yes!

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