By: Nate Jones
There's not much happening on the awards front over the holidays, so this week's edition of Gold Rush is delving into an unfortunate trend in 2025 Oscar contenders — one I've personally been avoiding.


Nate Jones is a senior writer at Vulture. He primarily covers the film industry, contributing insights through his weekly Oscar Futures column and ranking notable works like Taylor Swift songs and A24 films. Nate's writing has also been featured in The News Tribune, New York Magazine, The Washington Post, Magzter, Pressparty, People Magazine, NewsBreak, and MSN.
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