Nominations for the 97th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, with "Emilia Pérez," "A Complete Unknown" and "Conclave" at the top of the heap in nominations.

Yes, a wide range of movies were recognized with nominations, but some performances and efforts were overlooked — the dreaded, so-called “snub.” And where there’s a snub, there may also be a surprise — a film or performance that earned a nomination pundits may not have seen coming.