As the Oscar nominations are announced, many may find themselves unfamiliar with most of the films contending for the prestigious award. With a chilly weekend in Canada, it presents a great opportunity to catch up on these movies. Here’s a breakdown of the films nominated for the Best Picture at the Academy Awards this year and where you can watch them.
“Bugonia”:
– Plot: The film revolves around two individuals who believe a high-powered CEO is an alien set on Earth’s destruction and decide to take action.
– Cast: Featuring Emma Stone as the CEO, alongside Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Alicia Silverstone, and comedian Stavros Halkias.
– Streaming: “Bugonia” is accessible for rent or purchase on Amazon Prime or Apple TV.
“F1”:
– Plot: A retired Formula One racing legend mentors a young driver in this movie.
– Cast: Starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, and Kerry Condon.
– Where to Watch: “F1” is available for streaming on Apple TV with a subscription or for rental/purchase.
“Frankenstein”:
– Plot: Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of the classic tale about a scientist and his monstrous experiment.
– Cast: Featuring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, and Mia Goth.
– Streaming: “Frankenstein” can be viewed on Netflix.
“Hamnet”:
– Plot: Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, the movie delves into William Shakespeare and his wife’s life as they cope with their son’s death to the plague.
– Cast: With Paul Mescal as Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley as his wife.
– Availability: “Hamnet” is currently showing in theaters.
“Marty Supreme”:
– Plot: Timothée Chalamet stars in this film about a table tennis athlete’s journey in the 1950s.
– Cast: Includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, and Kevin O’Leary.
– Where to Watch: “Marty Supreme” can be watched in theaters.
“One Battle After Another”:
– Plot: A washed-up revolutionary must save his daughter from an old enemy in this dark comedy.
– Cast: Featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Chase Infiniti, and Teyana Taylor.
– Streaming: “One Battle After Another” is available on Crave and for rent/purchase on Amazon Prime or Apple TV.
“The Secret Agent”:
– Plot: Set in 1977 Brazil, the film follows a technology expert on the run from a dictator.
– Cast: Starring Wagner Moura.
– Availability: Currently in theaters.
“Sentimental Value”:
– Plot: Two sisters reconnect with their father, a film director, after their mother’s passing.
– Cast: Including Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, and Elle Fanning.
– Streaming: “Sentimental Value” is available for rent or purchase on Apple TV or Amazon Prime.
“Sinners”:
– Plot: This vampire movie, starring Michael B. Jordan, tells the story of twin brothers who open a nightclub in Mississippi but face a dark turn of events.
– Cast: Featuring Hailee Steinfeld, Wunmi Mosaku, and Delroy Lindo.
– Where to Watch: “Sinners” is accessible on Crave or for rent/purchase on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
“Train Dreams”:
– Plot: Adapted from Denis Johnson’s novella, the film follows the life of Robert Grainier during a transformative period in early 20th-century America.
– Cast: With Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, and William H. Macy.
– Streaming: “Train Dreams” is currently streaming on Netflix.