The Oscar Awards are one of the most prestigious and highly-anticipated events in the entertainment industry. Each year, the best and brightest in film are recognized for their outstanding achievements in the previous year. As we look ahead to the 2023 nominations, there are already a number of films and performances that are generating buzz and critical acclaim.

One film that is likely to receive multiple nominations is "The French Dispatch," directed by Wes Anderson. This highly-anticipated film is a comedy-drama that features an all-star cast, including Tilda Swinton, Bill Murray, and Frances McDormand. Critics have praised the film for its unique visual style and clever storytelling, and it is expected to be a major player at the Oscars.

Another film that is generating a lot of buzz is "The Last Black Man in San Francisco," directed by Joe Talbot. This drama tells the story of a young man who tries to reclaim his family's home in the rapidly-gentrifying city of San Francisco. The film has been praised for its powerful performances and its unflinching look at the effects of gentrification on marginalized communities.

In the acting categories, there are a number of performances that are already being talked about as potential nominees. Timothee Chalamet is already generating Oscar buzz for his role as a drug-addicted musician in "Little Women." He has already been nominated for an Academy Award for his role in "Call Me by Your Name." Additionally, Viola Davis has been receiving rave reviews for her role in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," in which she plays a legendary blues singer.

In the best director category, the names that are being discussed include Regina King for her directorial debut in "One Night in Miami" and Chloe Zhao for her film "Nomadland" which has won several awards in different film festivals.

Other films that are expected to be in the running for multiple nominations include "Joker," directed by Todd Phillips, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," directed by Quentin Tarantino, and "Parasite," directed by Bong Joon-ho. All these films have already won awards and nominations in different film festivals and are expected to be nominated for the Academy Awards. One more film that is being talked about as a potential nominee is "RRR" directed by S.S. Rajamouli. The film's original song "Samarasimha Reddy" composed by M.M. Keeravani is being considered as a strong contender for the best original song category.

It's worth noting that the Oscar nominations are not only based on the films released in the previous year but also on the films that are eligible to participate in the Academy Awards. Therefore, the films that are going to be released in the first quarter of 2023 will be eligible for the Oscar nominations.

In conclusion, the 2023 Oscar nominations are shaping up to be a highly-competitive and diverse group of films and performances. With so many talented filmmakers and actors vying for recognition, it's sure to be an exciting awards season. It's important to keep in mind that nominations are not final and can change based on the films that will be released in the upcoming months. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will announce the nominees on January 24th, 2023.