Writer: What the hell is going on with this year’s Oscar nominations?

Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two received only five Oscar nominations compared to Emilia Pérez’s dominant 13 .

The film world rejoices—there are too many raves to even link—but the Academy voters give him absolutely nothing show for it.

Yes, the second Dune installment is nominated for Best Picture.

The film's release date shouldn’t preclude its director, who has achieved what the world says is unachievable, from getting his kudos.

Dune received way more nominations than its sequel three years ago .

Yet Dune: Part Two was widely considered to be the better film of the two ; just look at the critical reception.