Christopher NolansOppenheimercontinued its commanding awards showing this morning, clocking a leading 13BAFTAnoms.

The field is so competitive.

Anecdotally, Im hearing from members that they love the viewing group.

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They dont feel its an imposition.

Members are saying theyre watching films they would never have heard of.

There was also nothing for Todd HaynesMay Decemberor NetflixsNyad, starring Jodie Foster and Annette Bening.

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Surprise nominations that popped up this morning includedRye LanesVivian Oparah in leading actress.

Thats something to celebrate and reflects BAFTAs position at the heart of the global film industry.

We sit between Europe and the US.

We hold a really interesting place internationally.

Im thrilled to see the huge range in the outstanding British category.

Thats an A to Z there to die for, she said.

You go from literally A for All Of Us Strangers through to Z forThe Zone Of Interest.

But through that, youve gotHow To Have Sex, Rye Lane, andWonkain the mix.

What could be better for a film fan or film practitioner looking at that works being celebrated?

Actor David Tennant has been set as the shows host.