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It was Coulais’ first and only nomination; first-timer Barratier’s film was nominated in the foreign language film category, though it didn’t win.

“Pershing Square was a natural destination for a first-timer to the city with no center,” says Roberts.

Also up for the award were first-time nominee Catalina Sandino Moreno, who played a drug mule in “Maria Full of Grace”; fellow first-timer Imelda Staunton, who played the title character, an abortion provider, in “Vera Drake”; and Kate Winslet, for playing a woman who’s had her memories erased in “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.”

The latter could benefit Kim Gordon, who was never even nominated during her decades with the hugely influential Sonic Youth, though “Charm” by Gordon’s fellow first-timer Clairo would be my pick.

She plucked one first-timer from the catering team.