‘Wonder Woman’ among films shut out at Oscars

It is a mathematical impossibility for Oscar nominations to please everyone, but this year came pretty close with meaningful love for “Get Out” and “Lady Bird,” and the history-making nomination of “Mudbound” director of photography Rachel Morrison.

But there are still some surprising inclusions and omissions that will have people talking Tuesday.

Denzel Washington has managed to sneak in as a best actor contender for the little-seen “Roman J. Israel, Esq,” possibly taking the spot that may have gone to James Franco for “The Disaster Artist.” After years of misses, “Hoop Dreams” director Steve James has finally been recognized in the documentary film category for “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail.”

And although nominations were kind to blockbusters, “Wonder Woman,” one of the year’s most popular was left with zero.