Usha Alom

This year's Oscar nominees exhibit a great range of characteristics. With his tenth Oscar nomination for "Macbeth: A Tragedy," Denzel Washington became the most nominated black actor in history. With twelve Oscar nominations, Jane Campion's "The Power of the Dog" has the most this year. Will Smith was nominated for "Best Actor" and "Best Picture" at this year's Academy Awards. Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem became the sixth married couple to receive acting honors nominations in the same year. On March 27, the Academy Awards will air live from Hollywood's Dolby Theatre.