Josh Safdie Drops Out of 'Marty Supreme' Event; Timothée Chalamet's Oscar Hopes in Jeopardy?

• Director Josh Safdie withdrew from a Q&A session for 'Marty Supreme' in New York City, sparking concerns for the film's Oscar campaign.
• Safdie's absence is linked to a past controversy on the sets of 'Good Time', where actor Buddy Duress allegedly exposed himself to a minor actress.
• The 'Good Time' incident reportedly led to the split between Josh and his brother Ben Safdie, who co-directed the film.
• 'Marty Supreme' faces further challenges with Marty Reisman's family raising consent issues, claiming their name was used without permission or compensation.
• Despite nine Oscar nominations for 'Marty Supreme', the controversies could impact Timothée Chalamet's chances for Best Actor.

Why It Matters: Controversies surrounding director Josh Safdie and 'Marty Supreme' threaten the film's Oscar prospects.