Get Out
The all out most discussed picture of last year is nominated for 4 Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay (which it will likely win.)
Logan
James Mangold's modern Western that elevated the superhero genre to new heights and made audiences forget it was a comic-book movie. Hugh Jackman's Wolverine character finally got the movie it deserved and it's bloody good. Nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Kong: Skull Island
Pick a side. It's Kong vs. Planet of the Apes vs. Blade Runner for this year's Best Visual Effects Oscar.
ON AMAZON PRIME
The Big Sick
Kumail Nanjiani and Emily Gordon wrote the script about their relationship and Nanjiani stars as himself in one of last year's funniest and most touching films. It is nominated for Best Original Screenplay.
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
Mudbound
This American tale, set in Mississippi in the 1940s, is nominated for four Oscars: Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Song and Best Cinematography. Mary J. Blige just made Oscar history as the first person ever to be nominated for an acting performance and an original song in a single year.
Icarus
If you've been watching the Winter Olympics, see the game-changing film that altered this year's events. This documentary began as an investigation into doping cyclists, but jumps off course once it stumbles into international conspiracy. It's dope; Icarus is nominated for the Best Documentary Feature Oscar.
Beauty and the Beast
It's a tale as old as time. At the very least it's as old as the live-action adaption of the 1991 musical, the first animated film to be nominated for the Best Picture Oscar. This Beauty is nominated for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design. Its song, "Everymore," was snubbed for Best Original Song.
On Body and Soul
Two co-workers meet, fall in love and realize they've been sharing the same dreams at night. It sure sounds dreamy, right? But it's not. Endre and Maria work at a slaughterhouse and the film is more eerie than romantic. This Hungarian film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film.
Boss Baby
People were bawling over this nomination for Best Animated Feature, but don't expect Oscar host Jimmy Kimmel to make it a running joke during the telecast. He did the voicework for the father role.
Last Men in Aleppo
Similarly themed to last year's winning White Helmets, this film follows members of the volunteer group White Helmets offer aid to the wounded during the Syrian civil war. It is nominated for Best Documentary Feature.
Strong Island
This documentary investigates a 1992 murder in New York seeks answers and justice. It was nominated for Best Documentary Feature this year.
TO RENT OR BUY
Didn't see a film that captured your interest and have a few bucks to spend? You can rent or buy these films tonight as well.
Lady Bird
A likely spoiler in most every major category. (YouTube, Vudu, Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play). Buy now or rent Feb 27.
Three Billboards Out of Ebbing, Missouri
My favorite from the year. (YouTube, Vudu,Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play)
Buy now or rent Feb 27.
Darkest Hour
Nominated for many awards including Best Picture and Best Actor. Expect Gary Oldman to win. (YouTube, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, Amazon Video). Currently available for purchase only.
Dunkirk
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
Director Steve James (Hoop Dreams) showcases a family-owned bank in New York’s Chinatown that became the one and only bank in the U.S. to be prosecuted for mortgage fraud after the 2008 financial meltdown. Its story is the opposite of "too big to fail." Abacus is nominated for Best Documentary Feature. It's more captivating than this week's Shark Tank episodes for sure.
ON NETFLIX
Mudbound
This American tale, set in Mississippi in the 1940s, is nominated for four Oscars: Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Song and Best Cinematography. Mary J. Blige just made Oscar history as the first person ever to be nominated for an acting performance and an original song in a single year.
Icarus
If you've been watching the Winter Olympics, see the game-changing film that altered this year's events. This documentary began as an investigation into doping cyclists, but jumps off course once it stumbles into international conspiracy. It's dope; Icarus is nominated for the Best Documentary Feature Oscar.
Beauty and the Beast
It's a tale as old as time. At the very least it's as old as the live-action adaption of the 1991 musical, the first animated film to be nominated for the Best Picture Oscar. This Beauty is nominated for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design. Its song, "Everymore," was snubbed for Best Original Song.
On Body and Soul
Two co-workers meet, fall in love and realize they've been sharing the same dreams at night. It sure sounds dreamy, right? But it's not. Endre and Maria work at a slaughterhouse and the film is more eerie than romantic. This Hungarian film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film.
Boss Baby
People were bawling over this nomination for Best Animated Feature, but don't expect Oscar host Jimmy Kimmel to make it a running joke during the telecast. He did the voicework for the father role.
Last Men in Aleppo
Similarly themed to last year's winning White Helmets, this film follows members of the volunteer group White Helmets offer aid to the wounded during the Syrian civil war. It is nominated for Best Documentary Feature.
Strong Island
This documentary investigates a 1992 murder in New York seeks answers and justice. It was nominated for Best Documentary Feature this year.
Didn't see a film that captured your interest and have a few bucks to spend? You can rent or buy these films tonight as well.
Lady Bird
A likely spoiler in most every major category. (YouTube, Vudu, Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play). Buy now or rent Feb 27.
Three Billboards Out of Ebbing, Missouri
My favorite from the year. (YouTube, Vudu,Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play)
Buy now or rent Feb 27.
Darkest Hour
Nominated for many awards including Best Picture and Best Actor. Expect Gary Oldman to win. (YouTube, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, Amazon Video). Currently available for purchase only.
Dunkirk
Nominated for eight Oscars and will likely win two in the sound category. (YouTube, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, Amazon Video)
The Florida Project
The Florida Project
One of the most moving films of last year. William Dafoe could upset and win Best Supporting Actor for his fine work in this unforgettable film. (YouTube, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, Amazon Video)
Baby Driver
Baby Driver
Nominated for for Sound Editing, Sound Mixing and Film Editing and will likely steal one of those.(YouTube, Vudu, Google Play, iTunes, Amazon Video).
Loving Vincent
125 artists cranked out 65,000 frames’ worth of oil paintings for this feature on Vincent van Gogh that was nominated for Best Animated Feature. (Google Play, YouTube, iTunes, Vudu, Amazon Video)
War For The Planet of the Apes
Loving Vincent
125 artists cranked out 65,000 frames’ worth of oil paintings for this feature on Vincent van Gogh that was nominated for Best Animated Feature. (Google Play, YouTube, iTunes, Vudu, Amazon Video)
War For The Planet of the Apes
See the film that will beat Blade Runner 2024 for Best Visual Effects. (YouTube, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, Amazon Video)
The Square
The Square
Nominated for Best Foreign Film, this frontrunner made all the rounds last year. (Google Play, YouTube, iTunes, Vudu, Amazon Video)
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