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How did this happen and why?
The two most popular conspiracy theories have holes.
90s Miramax it is not.
The real answer is seemingly a combination of three different factors.
As for whyit worked, we come to the second factor: Riseborough herself.
Finally, the third factor is a simple human desire to support an underdog.
Here, a detailed timeline of Riseboroughs extraordinarily late-breaking Best Actress bid.
Part One: Obscurity
March 12, 2022To Lesliemakes its world premiere at SXSW.
Reviews are mildly positive with the highest praise reserved for its central performance.
October 7, 2022To Leslieopens in limited release and VOD.
TheNew YorkTimespublishes a five-paragraph review calling it a deceptively simple yet heart-wrenching character study.
The film will eventually earn a 98 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
At the event, Theron calls the movie one of those film experiences that are becoming extinct, unfortunately.
December 14, 2022Riseborough is snubbed in the Best Actress category at the Critics Choice Awards nominations.
This is the unofficial start of the campaign.
January 11, 2023Riseborough is snubbed in the Best Actress category at the SAG Awards nominations.
The trade interviews Morris and many of the movies famous fans.
I was just struck by its authenticity, Sarah Paulson says.
The phrasesoongoesviralon Film Twitter.
What really has ticked me off about this is you never see this push for WOC/POC actors, saysoneobserver.
Part Four: Acceptance
January 15, 2023The backlash to the backlash begins.
January 17, 2023Oscar voting closes.
Jason Weinberg is the best manager in the US of A., saysJeremy O. Harris.
This should be studied.
January 31, 2023PerBelloni, Academy CEO Bill Kramer issues a statement on the results of the investigation.
February 15, 2023Leslie speaks!
In her first interview since the nomination, Riseborough tellsTHRthe experience has been confusing.
This post was originally published prior to the 2023 Oscar nominations.
It has been updated throughout.
