Top 10 Oscar omissions

Oscar night is nearly upon us and there have been a few surprises — and some apparent snubs — in the shortlist, says Esther McCarthy.

In this year’s Oscar nominations, there was lots of love for Damien Chazelle’s musical La La Land, as well as strong showings for Moonlight and Manchester By the Sea.

But the vast body of voters who make up the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also delivered some genuine surprises — and some apparent snubs — in its shortlist for Oscar night on February 26.