If you want to see the films most likely to take the Best Picture Oscar, you need to see the Big Four: 1917, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Parasite, and The Irishman. If you want to see the film with the most nominations, see Joker. And if you want to see all nine nominees for Best Picture, you may need this guide to what you can rent or stream at home. Good luck!
This tale about a revolutionary racecar built for Ford Motor Company runs a little long, but it runs with sparks flying and tires squealing. Christian Bale turns in a stellar acting performance. Matt Damon is in this film too. (In theaters now, and available to buy on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube, etc.)
The Irishman
This is GOAT cinema. Scorcese. De Niro. Pacino. Pesci, and a greatest hits cast of supporting mobsters fill this Mount Rushmore of mobsters film. It’s over three hours long, but it’s worth it — the last, reflective, heartbreaking hour separates it from other films of the genre. (Available on Netflix.)
Jojo Rabbit
A bold film that answers the question “What if Wes Anderson made a film about young Nazis?” It’s funny, touching and completely overrated. Probably because it pulled off the first two so well. And ScarJo. (In theaters. Available to buy on iTunes and Amazon on February 4.)
Joker
To me, this unnecessary, predicable film played out exactly as I would have sketched out a film, book or comic titled Joker. The jokes on me, however. Joker has more nominations (11) than any other Oscar film this year and is the first R-rated movie to gross more than $1 billion. (Available to rent or buy on iTunes, Amazon and more)
Little Women
Once a decade, this film is recreated, but there's something special going on here...apparently. I need to see what all the fuss is about this weekend. (In theaters.)
Marriage Story
Be warned, it should have been titled Divorce Story. It’s one of the best films of 2019 and if you miss Adam Driver's “being alive” scene — that’s on you. (Available on Netflix.)
1917
Proof that a masterful, epic war film can be just two hours. See it on the big screen.
(In theaters.)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Quentin Tarantino certainly knows how to milk a scene. This time the story paid off with a satisfying third act. Plus, Leo, Brad and Margot. (Available to rent or buy on iTunes, Amazon or to purchase on DVD.)
Parasite
Visionary director Bong Joon-ho (Snowpiercer) has created a social commentary, black-comedy thriller, in subtitles, about a family in modern-day Korea. I probably lost you there, but it’s ironically the biggest, thrilling crowdpleaser of all nine nominated films. (In theaters, available to rent or purchase on iTunes, Amazon, and more.)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Quentin Tarantino certainly knows how to milk a scene. This time the story paid off with a satisfying third act. Plus, Leo, Brad and Margot. (Available to rent or buy on iTunes, Amazon or to purchase on DVD.)
Parasite
Visionary director Bong Joon-ho (Snowpiercer) has created a social commentary, black-comedy thriller, in subtitles, about a family in modern-day Korea. I probably lost you there, but it’s ironically the biggest, thrilling crowdpleaser of all nine nominated films. (In theaters, available to rent or purchase on iTunes, Amazon, and more.)
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