"The Power of the Dog" proved the power of writer/director Jane Campion at this year's Academy Awards, leading the field with 12 nominations Tuesday.
Campion was nominated for directing the drama, becoming the first woman nominated twice for that category. Her previous nomination was for directing "The Piano"; she lost but won for writing that film's screenplay. She's also nominated for adapting the "Dog" screenplay, and could follow "Nomadland's" Chloe Zhao as the second consecutive woman to win Oscars for directing an indie film that deconstructs the myths of the American West.
"Dog" also earned nominations for virtually its entire cast — Benedict Cumberbatch for best actor, Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee for supporting actor and Kirsten Dunst for supporting actress.
