Whether you still love the actual show or not, the Oscars always provide us with a solid list of the year’s best films. However, it’s a lonnnng list given that it is three weeks until the show.
No worry. Here are the top seven films you need to see before the show to be in the know, have a favorite to root for, and have an opinion on all of the drama… and comedy.
CODA
The Best Picture race is narrowing to three films — CODA, Belfast and Power of the Dog. But only this one is gaining momentum as voters envision the multiple deaf actors on stage for a historical moment of diversity. Another reason it’s a must-watch? Troy Kotsure will win Supporting Actor. One more? It’s the feel-good film of the year.
Where to watch: Apple+
THE POWER OF THE DOG
It may be the feel-not-so-good film of the year, but its artistic craft will take home Best Director, Adapted Screenplay and Score. It could very likely win Best Picture and other Oscars.
Where to watch: Netflix
BELFAST
My favorite film of the year held a top spot for Best Picture against Power of the Dog until CODA took its place in the feel-good position. It will take home Original Screenplay at the very least and is up for a total of 7 Oscars.
Where to watch: VOD, Theaters
DUNE
It would be a spicy little surprise if it took Best Picture but shouldn’t be. It’s on track to win, yes win, all 7 top technical awards: Cinematography, Film Editing, Costume, Makeup & Hairstyling, Production Design, Sound and Visual Effects. Any film with 7 technical wins could surprise as Best Picture in a year without a frontrunner.
Where to watch: HBOMax
FLEE
A contender for Animated Feature, Documentary and International Feature, which is quite a feat. Flee has already made history and is one to watch before Oscars Night.
Where to watch: Hulu
ENCANTO
Unless Flee pulls off an upset that even Bruno won’t talk about, this film will win Best Animated Feature. If its song upsets Billie Eilish’s 007 crooner, Lin Manuel Miranda will enter the EGOT club with an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony — it would be a fun moment on the show.
Where to watch: Disney+
DRIVE MY CAR
Nominated for Best Picture and Director, this Japanese Film is a frontrunner to win another big one — Best International Feature. It's a 3-hour ride — consider watching it as a 3-part series. It's worth it.
Where to watch: HBOMax
SUMMER OF SOUL
It’s unclear if Flee will split its love across categories and go home empty or sweep them all. The most likely scenario is that this well-loved film takes the prestigious Best Documentary Feature. You’ll love it.
Where to watch: Hulu
+ Where to find the 10 Best Picture Nominees
Belfast, VOD
CODA, Apple+
Don’t Look Up, Netflix
Drive My Car, HBOMax
Dune, HBOMax
King Richard, VOD
Licorice Pizza, Theaters
Nightmare Alley, HBOMax
The Power of the Dog, Netflix
West Side Story, HBOMax
The Best Picture race is narrowing to three films — CODA, Belfast and Power of the Dog. But only this one is gaining momentum as voters envision the multiple deaf actors on stage for a historical moment of diversity. Another reason it’s a must-watch? Troy Kotsure will win Supporting Actor. One more? It’s the feel-good film of the year.
Where to watch: Apple+
THE POWER OF THE DOG
It may be the feel-not-so-good film of the year, but its artistic craft will take home Best Director, Adapted Screenplay and Score. It could very likely win Best Picture and other Oscars.
Where to watch: Netflix
BELFAST
My favorite film of the year held a top spot for Best Picture against Power of the Dog until CODA took its place in the feel-good position. It will take home Original Screenplay at the very least and is up for a total of 7 Oscars.
Where to watch: VOD, Theaters
It would be a spicy little surprise if it took Best Picture but shouldn’t be. It’s on track to win, yes win, all 7 top technical awards: Cinematography, Film Editing, Costume, Makeup & Hairstyling, Production Design, Sound and Visual Effects. Any film with 7 technical wins could surprise as Best Picture in a year without a frontrunner.
Where to watch: HBOMax
A contender for Animated Feature, Documentary and International Feature, which is quite a feat. Flee has already made history and is one to watch before Oscars Night.
Where to watch: Hulu
ENCANTO
Unless Flee pulls off an upset that even Bruno won’t talk about, this film will win Best Animated Feature. If its song upsets Billie Eilish’s 007 crooner, Lin Manuel Miranda will enter the EGOT club with an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony — it would be a fun moment on the show.
Where to watch: Disney+
DRIVE MY CAR
Nominated for Best Picture and Director, this Japanese Film is a frontrunner to win another big one — Best International Feature. It's a 3-hour ride — consider watching it as a 3-part series. It's worth it.
Where to watch: HBOMax
SUMMER OF SOUL
It’s unclear if Flee will split its love across categories and go home empty or sweep them all. The most likely scenario is that this well-loved film takes the prestigious Best Documentary Feature. You’ll love it.
Where to watch: Hulu
+ Where to find the 10 Best Picture Nominees
Belfast, VOD
CODA, Apple+
Don’t Look Up, Netflix
Drive My Car, HBOMax
Dune, HBOMax
King Richard, VOD
Licorice Pizza, Theaters
Nightmare Alley, HBOMax
The Power of the Dog, Netflix
West Side Story, HBOMax
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