Adam Sandler continues race to the 2020 Oscars with Gotham Awards nomination

Adam Sandler.
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"Oscar-winner Adam Sandler" is one step closer to becoming a reality.

The nominations for the 2019 Gotham Independent Film Awards, the first major nominations of Oscar season, were announced Thursday, and although they aren't the most reliable Academy Awards predictors and focus on independent movies, IndieWire notes they "often play a key role in elevating films into the overall awards conversation." A group of experts, including film critics and curators, selects the nominees.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.