Oscar Race Heats Up as Online Creator Film and Fielder’s Holmes Doc Challenge Traditions

The Oscars are shaping up for a showdown between the usual prestige contenders and two unconventional entries. “Obsession,” a film emerging from the world of online creators, has generated significant online chatter, yet its chances for nominations appear limited to a potential nod for lead actress Inde Navarrette. Meanwhile, Nathan Fielder’s surprise documentary “You Can See Everything,” chronicling the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes, has become an internet sensation, prompting distributor A24 to lobby for a Best Picture consideration—a historic first for a documentary.

This push reflects the Academy’s ongoing tension between maintaining traditional standards and responding to the massive public interest surrounding viral content. If successful, the documentary could redefine genre expectations and help the Oscars regain relevance in a changing media landscape. The article underscores that the definition of an “awards movie” is in flux, with unpredictability becoming a hallmark of contemporary cinema culture.