#last year it was dune dune dune coda.

[robotpussy]

when top gun 2 wins best picture........

[mygreatadventurehasbegun]

All the movies I saw in 2022

Both new releases from this year and new-to-me classics!  

Starred movies were my favorite films of the year!

The Power of the Dog

Dune

Some Like it Hot

No Time to Die

The Asphalt Jungle

Minari

My Sister Eileen

Legend

Nightmare Alley

The Lost Daughter

Muppet Treasure Island*

Silence

Mississippi Burning

King Richard

CODA*

Belfast

Last Night in Soho

Encanto

The Eyes of Tammy Faye

The Tragedy of Macbeth*

Mass*

Spiderman: No Way Home

The Lady Vanishes

The Batman

The Northman

The Most Dangerous Game

Carnival of Souls

Blow Up

Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness

The Black Phone*

The Petrified Forest*

Dinner at Eight

Nocturnal Animals

The Unforgiven

Green Mansions

The Changeling*

The Clairvoyant

There’s No Business Like Show Business

The Trial*

The Public Enemy

The Unsuspected

Halloween Ends

Creature from the Black Lagoon

Trick ‘r Treat

Children of Men

Ziegfeld Girl

Nope

Barbarian

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery*

Everything Everywhere All At Once*

X

Vivacious Lady

Matilda: The Movie Musical

[forfoxessake]

2022 is over. The year in review.

It wasn’t a great year. This mostly post-pandemic year was filled with anxiety and changes. I could hardly focus on anything so there are only a few things that were truly memorable.

 I was able to reconnect with music, after many years barely listening to anything, suddenly it was the only thing that I could enjoy without having to force myself to pay attention, I could just feel. 

I found that I still pretty much love MCR and one thing I could focus on was watching the live streams from their Return tour, every night a different set list, different memories. It really helped me get through my days -  funny how they are still out there saving lives 20 years later. 

I saw 113 films, read 64 books and seen many series. 

Here are some of my favorites, in no particular order:

MOVIES

Aftersun (2022) - definitely my favorite movie this year, nothing made me feel as much as the last 30 minutes of this film.

Petite Maman (2021) -  there’s like 5 people in this movie, it’s mostly two litte girls playing around I loved every second of it.

The Worst Person in the World (2021) - being an adult is hard and we don’t have to know everything

Dial M for Murder (1954) - had a very special time seeing this, and it’s really good. 

Mars One (2022) - another movie with a wonderful kid who dreams bigger than anything in the world

C’mon C’mon (2021) - my favorite films this year all starred little kids, there are moments here so precious

The Lost Daughter (2021) - my first film this year and I still remember it so vividly. 

CODA  (2021) - the big Oscar winner and I still agree with this decision, it’s precious and memorable. 

The Green Knight (2021) - Not enough people have seen this, Dev Patel and Alicia Vikander have my heart forever

Metal Lords (2022) - made me remember my teenage years and why I loved music/metal so much 

Licorece Pizza (2021) - I need to watch this again but I remember feeling so good while seen this on the big screen 

Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) - my second favorite movie this year, it seems crazy but its really not. 

BOOKS

The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys: National Anthem  by Gerard Way and  Shaun Simon -  I loved reading it, I remember not being very into the Danger Days themes and at that point not even listening to music at all anymore, coming back to things and falling in love with this world was a special thing.

I Am, I Am, I Am: Seventeen Brushes with Death by  Maggie O'Farrell - one of the most beautiful conversations about death that I have ever read, here death it’s not something distant, it’s a thing that we brush hands with everyday.

My Life Had Stood a Loaded Gun by  Emily Dickinson - I finally finished the Dickinson tv series on Apple TV+ and I just had to read some of her work, this collection was on my nightstand for many months and I read it over and over again.

TV SERIES

The Staircase - I was addicted to both the 2022 HBO tv mini-series and the original documentary from 2004, it’s a wild ride and it still makes me question so many things.

The Bear - at a time I could barely focus on anything, I managed to nearly binge watch this show, I can’t explain why it’s impossible to take our eyes off of it, but it’s brilliant and immersive and intense. 

House of The Dragon - I really had low expectations for this and it blew my mind every sunday, it might be better than GOT.

Star Trek: Lower Decks - If you are looking for a comedy sci-fi series that doesn’t take itself too seriously and knows how to entertain and mantain a cohesive plot this is it. So far, three seasons of pure joy. 

Irma Vep -  Olivier Assayas had one of the most brilliant moments in any media this year and almost no one saw it, it’s a shame that so many are missing out one of the best tv series ever. 

MUSIC 

 Past Lives by  L.S. Dunes (2022) - I pratically lived off this album since it was released in past two months, its perfect, there’s not one bad song. 

I’m probably forgetting other things that I liked, this is a sad list compared to other years and I will try to make better choices this year. 

2021

[jaspers47]

I watched 154 movies in 2022

Five Stars

Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood (2022) Bergman Island (2021) Blonde Crazy (1931) Blow-Up (1966) Cryptozoo (2021) Decision to Leave (2022) Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Glass Onion (2022) The Hunger (1983) It Came from Hollywood (1982) Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2022) Minari (2020) Mona Lisa (1986) Never Let Me Go (2010) Night on Earth (1991) Nope (2022) Pearl (2022) Tár (2022) Turning Red (2022) Wolfwalkers (2020) The Worst Person in the World (2021)

Four Stars

Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn (2021) The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) Black Swan (2010) Blackmail (1929) Bullet Train (2022) Captain Blood (1935) Christmas in Connecticut (1945) CODA (2021) Confess, Fletch (2022) Doctor Sleep (2019) Dune (2021) Encanto (2021) The Fabelmans (2022) The Firemen's Ball (1967) First Blood (1982) Five Came Back (1939) Flee (2021) Gentleman's Agreement (1947) Gilda (1946) The Gospel of Eureka (2018) Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) Harvey (1950) House/Hausu (1977) The Hustler (1961) Hustlers (2019) Kajillionaire (2020) The Killing (1956) Kimi (2022) Kiss of Death (1947) The Menu (2022) Moonwalker (1988) The Mouse That Roared (1959) My Dinner with Andre (1981) The Northman (2022) Parallel Mothers (2021) The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019) Predator (1987) Prey (2022) The Punk Singer (2013) Quatermass II/Enemy From Space (1957) Relaxer (2018) Saint Maud (2019) The Seven-Ups (1973) Thelma (2017) Watcher (2022) We're All Going to the World's Fair (2022) Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006) X (2022)

Three and a Half Stars

The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926) The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022) The Booksellers (2019) Blade II (2002) Gunpowder Milkshake (2021) Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul (2022) Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964) My Name is Julia Ross (1945) Onibaba (1964) The Party (1968) Pygmalion (1938) The Quatermass Xperiment/The Creeping Unknown (1955) The Song Remains the Same (1976) Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022) Wendell & Wild (2022) Yours, Mine and Ours (1968)

Three Stars

Amistad (1997) The Bank Dick (1940) The Batman (2022) Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022) Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) Cries and Whispers (1972) Crimes of the Future (2022) Drive My Car (2021) The Earrings of Madame de... (1953) Emily the Criminal (2022) The Funhouse (1981) Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) Inland Empire (2006) Jennifer's Body (2009) Jubilee (1978) Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains (1982) Life of Pi (2012) Linda Linda Linda (2005) Love Finds Andy Hardy (1938) Lucy and Desi (2022) Nobody (2021) Opening Night (1977) Pretending I'm a Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story (2020) Repeat Performance (1947) See How They Run (2022) Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) Strawberry Mansion (2022) Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021) The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021) A Woman is a Woman (1961) Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022) Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995) White Zombie (1932) WNUF Halloween Special (2013)

Two and a Half Stars

Babylon (2022) Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan (2020) Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2017) Thunderball (1965)

Two Stars

Doctor Mordrid (1992) Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) Enchanted (2007) Hardcore Henry (2015) The House (2022) My Fair Lady (1964) My Name is Emily (2015) The Princess (2022) Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) Rosaline (2022) Strange World (2022) Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) Treasure of the Amazon (1985) Werewolves Within (2021) Willy's Wonderland (2021) Winnie the Pooh (2011)

One Star

Beyond Atlantis (1973) Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022) Chuck E. Cheese in the Galaxy 5000 (1999) The Crawling Hand (1963) Daddy-O (1958) Demon Squad (1999) Hello Again (1987) Indestructible Man (1956) Munchie (1992) Operation Kid Brother (1967) The Rebel Set (1959) Santo in the Treasure of Dracula (1969) Robot Jox 2: Robot Wars (1993) Shadow in the Cloud (2020) The She-Creature (1956)

[1995lahaine]

adapted screenplay is a particularly bad category. actually both screenplay categories suck. convinced no one actually read them

[houseofgeekery]

Corrye's 2021 Movie Year In Review!!!

Corrye’s 2021 Movie Year In Review!!!

One of the many things that the pandemic robbed film fans of was the ability to actually go to the movies. It was a total of 504 days between the time I saw 1917 on January 10, 2020 and A Quiet Place Part II on May 28, 2021. Not surprisingly, most of the new releases in 2020 came via streaming services. One of the articles I relish writing every year is my annual year in film review. However,…

[brian-in-finance]

Caitriona Balfe Says Her 2022 Oscars Look Was Inspired by “Balenciaga With a Touch of Grace Kelly”

She also paired the retro ensemble with a Van Cleef and Arpels necklace from 1957.

When selecting her gown for the 2022 Oscars, Caitriona Balfe looked to the past for inspiration, taking her styling cues from one of the most iconic actresses in Hollywood history: Grace Kelly.

The Belfast star managed to perfectly capture the aesthetic of silver screen sirens of yesteryear in a custom white column dress by Louis Vuitton featuring bejeweled straps and a peplum that descended into a ruffled train. She completed the look with a Van Cleef & Arpels heritage necklace, as well as diamond earrings, a bracelet, and a ring from the brand. Balfe explained to Vanity Fair that, “The inspiration for tonight’s look was 1950s and '60s Cristobal Balenciaga creations.” She added that she specifically “wanted Nicolas [Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton's creative director] to play with that.”

Balfe was enamored with the final look the designer came up with, but noted that her favorite aspect was “how this beautiful silk taffeta back met with the crystal straps and flowed out in to this beautiful architectural train.” But, of course, no Academy Awards ensemble would be complete without some jaw-dropping pieces of jewelry to go with it. The actor's heritage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace was a particular standout as she pointed out that it's “a beautiful statement piece from 1957. It just fit so perfectly with my inspiration of 50s Balenciaga with a touch of Grace Kelly and we accented it with gorgeous diamond earrings, bracelet and ring.”

The actor may have been channeling old Hollywood on Sunday night, but when it comes to who she considers her favorite red carpet trendsetter, it's one of her contemporaries. “I think Zoë Kravitz always looks amazing,” Balfe revealed, “chic and cool.” And in terms of how she prepared for the biggest night in movies, the Outlander star says she prefers to keep it surprisingly simple. “The only ritual I have is I try and eat before I leave…because it’s a long day and ages before you see food again!!”

Although the ceremony did not have quite as many snacks available as Balfe would like, she added that she was “looking forward to celebrating with my Belfast family. It’ll be the last time we’ll all be together...and we’ve been on such a ride with this film. It’ll be so lovely to celebrate properly.”

And they certainly had much to celebrate as the film and its writer, Kenneth Branagh, took home the award for best original screenplay. But while Belfast holds a special place in her heart, the actor added that she “loved so many of the films this year…Dune was stunning, Coda was so heartwarming, but even though it didn’t get a best picture nod The Lost Daughter was my favorite.”

All photos BY GREG WILLIAMS FOR VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

Vanity Fair

Remember… the inspiration for tonight’s look was 1950s and '60s Cristobal Balenciaga creations. — Caitríona Balfe

[joeygoeshollywood]

Oscars 2022: My Fantasy Winners and Nominees

Here are my fantasy winners and nominees of this year’s Oscars. And I encourage you all to share yours!

Best Picture

Winner: CODA

Nominees:

Belfast Dune King Richard Last Night in Soho Licorice Pizza Mass tick, tick... BOOM! West Side Story Zola

Best Actor

Winner: Andrew Garfield - tick, tick... BOOM!

Nominees:

Nicholas Cage - Pig Benedict Cumberbatch - The Power of the Dog Simon Rex - Red Rocket Will Smith - King Richard

Best Actress

Winner: Jessica Chastain - The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Nominees:

Olivia Colman - The Lost Daughter Alana Haim - Licorice Pizza Emilia Jones - CODA Kristen Stewart - Spencer

Best Supporting Actor

Winner: Troy Kotsur - CODA

Nominees:

Robin de Jesus - tick, tick... BOOM! Ciarán Hinds - Belfast Jason Isaacs - Mass Kodi Smit-McPhee - The Power of the Dog

Best Supporting Actress

Winner: Riley Keough - Zola

Nominees:

Caitriona Balfe - Belfast Ariana DeRose - West Side Story Ann Dowd - Mass Marlee Matlin  - CODA

Best Director

Winner: Kenneth Branagh - Belfast

Nominees:

Janicza Bravo - Zola Lin-Manuel Miranda - tick, tick... BOOM! Denis Villeneuve - Dune Edgar Wright  - Last Night in Soho

Best Original Screenplay

Winner: Licorice Pizza

Nominees:

Being the Ricardos Belfast Mass Nine Days

Best Adapted Screenplay

Winner: CODA

Nominees:

Passing The Power of the Dog The Tragedy of Macbeth Zola

Best Cinematography

Winner: Dune

Nominees:

The Green Knight The Power of the Dog The Tragedy of Macbeth West Side Story

Best Editing

Winner: tick, tick... BOOM!

Nominees:

Belfast Dune Last Night in Soho West Side Story

Best Production Design

Winner: Dune

Nominees:

The French Dispatch Nightmare Alley The Tragedy of Macbeth West Side Story

Best Costume Design

Winner: Cruella

Nominees:

Cyrano House of Gucci Last Night in Soho Spencer

Best Hair & Makeup

Winner: The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Nominees:

Cruella House of Gucci Nightmare Alley The Suicide Squad

Best Visual Effects

Winner: Dune

Nominees:

Free Guy Godzilla vs. Kong Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Spider-Man: No Way Home

Best Sound

Winner: Dune

Nominees:

Belfast No Time to Die tick, tick... BOOM! West Side Story

Best Score

Winner: Dune

Nominees:

Don’t Look Up The French Dispatch Parallel Mothers The Power of the Dog

Best Original Song

Winner: “Be Alive” - King Richard

Nominees:

“Here I Am” - Respect “No Time to Die” - No Time to Die ”So May We Start” - Annette “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” - Encanto

Best Animated Feature

Winner: The Mitchells vs. The Machines

Nominees:

Encanto Luca Raya and the Last Dragon

Best International Film

Winner: Drive My Car

Nominees:

Lamb Parallel Mothers Titane The Worst Person in the World

ORIGINAL CATEGORIES

Best Ensemble

Winner: Mass

Nominees:

Belfast CODA The Harder They Fall West Side Story

Best Comedy

Winner: Zola

Nominees:

Bad Trip Free Guy Red Rocket Werewolves Within

Best Stunts

Winner: Nobody

Nominees:

The Harder They Fall No Time to Die Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings The Suicide Side

Best Breakthrough Filmmaker

Winner: Sian Heder - CODA

Nominees:

Janicza Bravo - Zola Maggie Gyllenhaal - The Lost Daughter Edson Oda - Nine Days Michale Sarnoski - Pig

Best Breakthrough Actor

Winner: Cooper Hoffman - Licorice Pizza

Nominees

Daniel Durant - CODA Amir El-Masry - Limbo Jude Hill - Belfast Woody Norman - C’mon C’mon

Best Breakthrough Actress

Winner: Rachel Zegler - West Side Story

Nominees:

Patti Harrison - Together, Together Alexis Louder - Copshop Taylour Page - Zola Saniyya Sidney - King Richard

[petrichor-musings]

Names!

Now with MACHINE-RELATED NAMES! (& half a dozen others)

It’s been a while, hasn’t it? For those not in the know, this is like the second or third post on this blog. It’s been AGES since it was last updated. Recently @local-robotgirlthing asked for some robosona names, so I went through computing history & electronic components to pull out my favs :>

Enjoy!

-Blue

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We hoard names we like, not necessarily names that we’ll use for ourselves, but names we think are interesting. Anyone is welcome to take a name for themselves, members of their systems, pets, OCs, characters, whatever they need!

Types of names included: Birds, Space, Machines, Colors, Trees, Plants, Earth, Word-names, names of gods & legends, names from books & stories, names from my ancestry, & a bunch of other names (mostly older or foreign names) that didn’t fit elsewhere!

Also, if you like these names, check back every few months years, as we (occasionally) update this list!

-Birds Corvie/Corvus/Corvid/Corvin Enca Mellori Pinyon/Pinion Steller Tuft Pica Avia/Avian/Vian Tawny Byrd/Byrdie Phoenix Lark, Larks- Jay/Jaye Wren Robyn/Robin Quill/Quillow Kestrel

-Space & Physics Messier Cosmo Sterrenacht Altaire Star/Starlight Arcturus/Turin Eridanus Lyra Polaris Rigel Orion Sagittarius (Sadge for short) Alcor Fermion (Fermie for short) Lepton/Lepto Meson Anya (short for Anyon or Anion) Lux(e) Nyx/Nox Andromeda/Andromache Castor Wander Luniel Nocturn(e) Selene

-Machines Synthé (pronounced sin-thee with a soft th) Spark  Nixie (like Nixie tube) Ferra Nanode Deka (as in Dekatron tubes) Cathode Rheo/Rhea (as in Rheostat) Nicra/Nichrome Solenoid Surge Enia/Eniac Cray(a) (as in Cray Supercomputers) Operand Kibi/Mibi (as in kibibyte & mibibyte) Qubit/Qbit Quanta Univac Dera (1950s vacuum tube computer) Mosfet Altair (as in Altair 8800) Eta (as in the greek letter or the ETA10) Vesa Curta (as in the Curta Calculator)

-Music Lyric Crescendo Iona Doria/Dorian Lydia/Lydian Aeolia/Aeolian Locria/Locrian

-Colors Indigo Saffron Vermilion Viridian Cerulean Azure/Azura/Adora/Azul Sapphire Cobalt Skye/Skylar Hue Onyx Violet Ivory

-Trees Aspen Rowan Hazel Alder Willow Acacia Oak

-Plants Sage Cayenne Lichen Moss(y) Orchid Hedera Helix Xylem Sprig Floral/Floran Fern Thistle or Tilly for short Rosemary Violet Thorn Azalea/Azzy

-Earth Taiga Tundra Abyssal Marsh Bog Alpine Fjord Veld Fen Heath Marsh Feldspar Agate Heliodor Dune Sphalerie/Sphene (short for Sphalerite) Vitreous/Vitruvius/Vitruveous

-Words Stormy Coda Haven Voidling Absynthe Naissance Puissance Petrichor Vellichor Mimry Nell/Knell Jazz Quill August Monday Winter Jinx Autumn Spark Cambrian Fox Nary Trinket Saga

-Gods & Legends Freya/Frey/Freye/Freyne Nim/Nym Grimwald/Grimvald Lugh Oberon Herne Aine Aoife/Aoifa Lir/Lyr  Morrigan Tuatha Danu Fae/Fay/Faun Woden/Odin Aeneas Gwydion Cade/Caede Bram/Brahm Aoife Asir/Aesir Merlin/Myrrdin Minerva Linore/Lenore Alector/Alecto Glydwr Gwynned Leif Arisla Aéron or Aérin

-Books & Stories Bronwyn Antsel/Ansel Abhorsen Clariel Myrdal Virilidaine or Daine for short Yvonne Juno Arlo Kell Jax Geth(e) Jayce Idris Abraxas Aster Asi Emrys Rafferty Emory Alaric Vera Alyss

-Ancestry Arvid Vernik or Wernich Svyde Vanylven Rasmus Bjorn Eloise Magnus Carolius Rangvald Jean-Marie Dagmar Marius Martildus Nekoline

-Other names Asa Beau Elowyn Silv- Nicodemus Johan(nes) Amos Silas Llewellyn/Llywellyn (hloo-ellen) Eoin Leroy Catriona Sullivan/Sulliman Barnaby Theodore Eamon Giuseppe Taryn Cailin (Colleen) Lilly/Lily Felix Taran Fea Finley/Finnegan Raevyn Raelyn Lucienne/Lucianne Alastor or Alistair Ajax Eryxe Damon Evander Leander Winona Soren/Sorin/Sorine Lyn/Lin Mellan Rai/Ray Torben Linariel Lyna(e) Lynde Lynnea Embry Enfys Pim/Pym Linden

[weclassybouquetfun]

The Academy has spoken. The nominations for the 94th annual Academy Awards have been announced. Some minor surprises? No acting awards for DON'T LOOK UP. People speculated that Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio would get nods. No Best Director nomination for Denis Villeneuve, but he did garner a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. No Lady Gaga nod. Dame Judi Dench pulling a nod while her more lauded costar Caitríona Balfe didn't get one. Jesse Plemons who was largely ignored garnering a nomination (a slot that IMO should have gone to Jared Leto for HOUSE OF GUCCI or even Ben Affleck for THE TENDER BAR).

It's a love affair. Two couples are nominated. Penelope Cruz and husband Javier Bardem and Kirsten Dunst and her fiance Jesse Plemons.

Record making. Jane Campion is the first female director to get two nomination. Denzel Washington is the most nominated Black actor.

BEST ACTRESS Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye) Olivia Colman (The Lost Daughter) Penélope Cruz (Parallel Mothers) Nicole Kidman (Being the Ricardos) Kristen Stewart (Spencer)

BEST ACTOR Javier Bardem (Being the Ricardos) Andrew Garfield (Tick, Tick … Boom!)

"Aside from your own, which nominated movie do you wish you were part of?

“The Worst Person in the World.” It is one of my favorite films of the year. The way Joachim Trier makes films, tells stories is so poignant and inventive and fresh and alive. You can’t help but want to be in the dance numbers in “West Side Story.” To fall in love like Alana [Haim] in “Licorice Pizza” and hang out in the desert in Arrakis in “Dune” and watch Timmy Chalamet becoming the king he’s always meant to be." - Andrew Garfield

Will Smith (King Richard) Denzel Washington (The Tragedy of Macbeth) Benedict Cumberbatch (The Power of the Dog)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Jessie Buckley (The Lost Daughter) Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) Judi Dench (Belfast) Kirsten Dunst (The Power of the Dog) Aunjanue Ellis (King Richard)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Troy Kotsur (CODA) Jesse Plemons (The Power of the Dog) J.K. Simmons (Being the Ricardos) Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Power of the Dog) Ciarán Hinds (Belfast)

BEST PICTURE Belfast CODA Don’t Look Up Drive My Car Dune King Richard Licorice Pizza Nightmare Alley The Power of the Dog West Side Story

BEST DIRECTOR Paul Thomas Anderson (Licorice Pizza)

Kenneth Branagh (Belfast) Steven Spielberg (West Side Story) Ryûsuke Hamaguchi (Drive My Car) Jane Campion (The Power of the Dog)

BEST COSTUME DESIGN Cyrano (Massimo Cantini Parrini) Dune (Jacqueline West) Nightmare Alley (Luis Sequeira) West Side Story (Paul Tazewell) Cruella (Jenny Beavan)

BEST SOUND Belfast Dune No Time to Die The Power of the Dog West Side Story BEST ORIGINAL SCORE Don’t Look Up (Nicholas Britell) Dune (Hans Zimmer) Encanto (Germaine Franco) Parallel Mothers (Alberto Iglesias) The Power of the Dog (Jonny Greenwood)

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY CODA (Sian Heder) Drive My Car (Ryusuke Hamaguchi & Takamasa Oe) Dune (Eric Roth, Jon Spaihts & Denis Villeneuve) The Lost Daughter (Maggie Gyllenhaal) The Power of the Dog (Jane Campion) BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY Belfast (Kenneth Branagh) Don’t Look Up (Adam McKay & David Sirota) Licorice Pizza (Paul Thomas Anderson) King Richard The Worst Person in the World BEST ANIMATED SHORT Affairs of the Art Bestia Boxballet Robin Robin The Windshield Wiper BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT Ala Kachuu — Take and Run The Dress The Long Goodbye On My Mind Please Hold BEST FILM EDITING Don’t Look Up (Hank Corwin) Dune (Joe Walker) King Richard (Pamela Martin) The Power of the Dog (Peter Sciberras) Tick, Tick… Boom! (Myron Kerstein & Andrew Weisblum) BEST MAKEUP & HAIRSTYLING The Eyes of Tammy Faye House of Gucci Coming 2 America Cruella Dune BEST ANIMATED FEATURE Encanto Flee Luca The Mitchells vs. The Machines Raya and the Last Dragon BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE Ascension Attica Flee Summer of Soul Writing With Fire BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT Audible Lead Me Home The Queen of Basketball Three Songs for Benazir When We Were Bullies BEST ORIGINAL SONG “Be Alive” — Beyoncé Knowles-Carter & Darius Scott (King Richard) “Dos Oruguitas” — Lin-Manuel Miranda (Encanto) “Down to Joy” — Van Morrison (Belfast) “No Time to Die” — Billie Eilish & Finneas O’Connell (No Time to Die) “Somehow You Do” — Diane Warren (Four Good Days) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Dune (Greig Fraser) Nightmare Alley (Dan Lausten) The Power of the Dog (Ari Wegner) The Tragedy of Macbeth (Bruno Delbonnel) West Side Story (Janusz Kaminski) BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE Drive My Car (Japan) Flee (Denmark) The Hand of God (Italy) Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (Bhutan) The Worst Person in the World (Norway) BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN Dune (Zsuzsanna Sipos & Patrice Vermette) Nightmare Alley (Tamara Deverell & Shane Vieau) The Power of the Dog (Grant Major & Amber Richards) The Tragedy of Macbeth (Stefan Dechant & Nancy Haigh) West Side Story (Rena DeAngelo & Adam Stockhausen) BEST VISUAL EFFECTS Dune Free Guy Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings No Time to Die Spider-Man: No Home

[destinyc1020]

Even with everything that happened yesterday the Oscars show was the second smallest audience ever. The problem isn't the show, it is but the movies that are being released and then nominated. Why would a show do well when the general public hasn't seen most of the movies being nominated?

Really?? I heard the viewership was up at least 56% from last year. I think we also have to factor in too the pandemic and the fact that there are still a lot of people not going back to movie theaters, and are just not really caring about certain things when there are way more important things going on in the world. Anyway, I'm not too sure that nominating a bunch of films that most people have seen will automatically boost viewership to a high degree. I just think that Awards shows in general are hitting historic lows just across the board (which is kind of a shame because I actually love watching them lol), but that might be more so a sign of the era that we're living in these days than the movies that are being nominated. It's just a different era than what it was say 10, 15, 20, 30+ years ago. It's just a fact of life honestly. It seems to be a dying breed... Plus, people's attention spans are so LOW these days lol. People can't sit through long award shows anymore. Honestly? I enjoyed last night's Oscar show. One of the best I've seen in years. It at least kept me entertained, and the show didn't drag on and on like it usually does lol. 😅 I actually laughed at the jokes, enjoyed the performances, and didn't mind tuning in. But I'm also a huge movie fan, so maybe I'm the minority.

I can't speak to the other films that I didn't see this year which were nominated, simply because I didn't see them. If a piece of work is well-done, then I honestly don't care how popular or widely-seen it is. Good film-making is good film-making PERIOD. 🤷 Some things that I will say, based on the films I actually DID see lol ....

"Dune" - Interesting movie, deserved all of the technical awards it won, but the film felt way too long to me. 👀 They could have honestly cut at least 30 min of the film and still made a great film. I will see the sequel though lol.

"Spencer" - Kristen Stewart surprised me with her performance, the cinematography was amazing, but the film felt way too long and tended to drag on...kind of boring actually.

"Being the Ricardos" - I actually liked the movie. Nicole Kidman really channeled Lucille Ball very well. I was surprised. I didn't know much about her, but it was nice seeing the movie. I love biopics though. Great acting imo.

"King Richard" - EXCELLENT movie. Actually, it was the best movie I saw (out of the ones nominated), and the film itself was so inspirational and positive. Will's acting was great, and I loved Aungenue as well. Excellent cast of beautiful black girls, and the film's message really moved me. HIGHLY recommend.

I still want to see:

"Coda", "Tick Tick Boom", and maybe "Power of the Dog"

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Campos do Jordao, a Cultural Epicenter in Brazil

Long established as a venue for festivals devoted to music and the performing arts, Brazil’s alpine city of Campos do Jordão has also hosted audiovisual industry events, led by the annual showcase of upcoming releases, the Winter Show. Now on its 13th year, it was paused for two years because of the pandemic.

With the launch of FestCampos, new screening venues are being constructed, says Sergio Sá Leitão, São Paulo State Secretary of Culture. Built last year is the Auditório do Parque Capivari, a semi-outdoor amphitheater with a 3,000-seating capacity while the most recent cinema erected, Dr. Alem, holds some 300. These complement the oldest venue, the state-of-the-art Auditório Cláudio Santoro, built 50 years ago, with an 800-seating capacity. Free screenings over May 20-22 at the Dr. Alem include such Oscar-winning titles as “Coda,” “Dune,” “Encanto,” and “King Richard.”

An estimated 2.5-hour drive from Brazil’s financial capital, São Paulo, Campos do Jordão is emblematic of the country’s diversity of landscapes. “We’re more than just the beaches of Rio do Janeiro,” Sá Leitão notes wryly.

The new cinemas are welcome news as Brazil’s exhibition industry has been hard hit, just as it has in the U.S. and most parts of the world that experienced lockdowns.

Continue reading.

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List of Movies / 2021 Movie Trailer Mashup

* * *  PART I - THE BOSS IS BACK, BABY  * * *

0:00 - West Side Story

0:05 - In The Heights (double shot)

0:09 - Pig

0:14 - In The Heights

0:15 - West Side Story (double shot + title card)

0:28 - Free Guy (triple shot)

0:34 - Boss Level (triple shot)

0:36 - New Order

0:37 - Luca

0:39 - The French Dispatch

0:41 - Coming 2 America

0:42 - @Zola 

0:43 - Night Teeth (double shot)

0:45 - The Misfits

0:46 - Man in Love

0:47 - Jungle Cruise (triple shot)

0:49 - Yes Day (quintuple shot)

0:53 - I Care A Lot

0:54 - Music by Sia

0:56 - Flag Day

0:57 - In The Heights (double shot)

0:58 - Some Kind of Heaven (triple shot)

1:02 - Barb and Star Go to Vista Del mar (quadruple shot)

1:08 - Peter Rabbit 2 (quintuple shot)

1:11 - Space Jam: A New Legacy (triple shot)

1:18 - Old

1:19 - Dear Evan Hansen (triple shot)

1:21 - The Suicide Squad (quadruple shot)

1:26 - Stowaway

1:27 - Clifford The Big Red Dog (double shot)

1:29 - Don’t Look Up (double shot)

1:32 - Tom and Jerry

1:33 - The Mitchells vs. the Machines (double shot)

1:34 - Bad Trip (double shot)

1:36 - The Card Counter (double shot)

1:37 - Half-Brothers

1:39 - OSS 117: From Africa With Love (double shot)

1:40 - Encanto

1:41 - The Boss Baby 2: Family Business (triple shot)

1:43 - The Mitchells vs. the Machines 

1:45 - Spirit Untamed (triple shot)

1:47 - The Suicide Squad (double shot)

1:49 - Spider-Man: No Way Home (double shot)

1:51 - Ghostbusters: Afterlife (triple shot)

1:53 - Psycho Goreman (double shot)

* * *  PART II - IT ENDED WHEN YOU SAID GOODBYE  * * *

2:05 - Last Night in Soho

2:12 - The Vault

2:13 - Penguin Bloom

2:14 - The Mauritanian

2:15 - Tick, Tick... Boom

2:16 - House of Gucci

2:17 - The East

2:18 - The Lost Daughter

2:19 - Nitram

2:20 - Mayday

2:22 - Reminiscence

2:23 - Cherry (double shot)

2:25 - The Power of the Dog

2:26 - Drive My Car (triple shot)

2:29 - Red Rocket

2:30 - Penguin Bloom

2:32 - Annette

2:34 - The Bra

2:35 - Malcolm & Marie (quadruple shot)

2:39 - Little Fish (double shot)

2:41 - My Salinger Year

2:42 - The World to Come

2:44 - Pig

2:46 - Tomato Red Blood Money

2:48 - Land

2:48 - Bruised

2:49 - Here After

2:51 - Spencer (double shot)

2:53 - Nightmare Alley (double shot)

2:55 - The Hand of God (double shot)

2:58 - Shiva Baby

2:59 - My Son (double shot)

3:01 - Shiva Baby (double shot)

3:03 - Mayday

3:04 - Red Rocket (double shot)

3:05 - Venom: Let There Be Carnage

3:07- Titane

3:08 - Summer of ‘85

3:09 - Judas and the Black Messiah

3:10 - Blue Bayou

3:11 - C’mon C’mon

3:12 - The Tender Bar (double shot)

3:14 - Slalom

3:15 - Paper Spiders (double shot)

3:17 - The Unholy

3:18 - King Richard (double shot)

3:21 - A Quiet Place Part II

3:22 - Lamb

3:23 - Finch

3:24 - Tides (double shot)

3:28 - CODA (double shot)

3:34 - Belfast (double shot)

3:36 - Herself

3:38 - The Tomorrow War (double shot)

3:40 - Even Mice Belong in Heaven

3:42 - Licorice Pizza

3:43 - Finding You (double shot)

* * *  PART III - NOW, OFF WITH YOUR HEAD  * * *

3:51 - The Green Knight (quadruple shot)

3:59 - In The Earth

4:01 - Death Rider in the House of Vampires (double shot)

4:04 - Victim of Love (double shot)

4:09 - Willy’s Wonderland (double shot)

4:12 - Titane

4:14 - Brothers by Blood (double shot)

4:16 - The Battle at Lake Changjin

4:18 - Don’t Breathe 2

4:18 - Halloween Kills

4:19 - Gunpowder Milkshake

4:20 - Dune (double shot)

4:22 - The Harder They Fall

4:23 - Kate (triple shot)

4:26 - Cruella (triple shot)

4:29 - Break Through the Darkness

4:30 - The Vault

4:30 - Gunpowder Milkshake (quadruple shot)

4:32 - Riders of Justice (double shot)

4:35 - The Misfits (double shot)

4:36 - Army of the Dead

4:38 - The Matrix Resurrections

4:39 - The King’s Man

4:42 - The Matrix Resurrections

4:43 - Mortal Kombat (double shot)

4:44 - Snake Eyes

4:45 - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

4:47 - The Yin-Yang Master

4:49 - Raya and the Last Dragon (double shot)

4:50 - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (double shot)

4:54 - Nobody

4:57 - Rurouni Kenshin (double shot)

4:59 - No Time to Die (double shot)

5:00 - The Protege (double shot)

5:02 - Malignant

5:03 - Shadow in the Cloud (double shot)

5:04 - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

5:07 - Nobody (triple shot)

5:09 - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

5:10 - Godzilla vs. Kong

5:11 - After We Fell

5:12 - Escape Room: Tournament of Champions

5:13 - Godzilla vs. Kong

5:14 - Voyagers (triple shot)

5:15 - F9 (quadruple shot)

5:19 - Mortal Kombat (octuple shot)

5:24 - Venom: Let There Be Carnage (triple shot)

5:28 - The King’s Man (double shot)

5:29 - Godzilla vs. Kong (triple shot)

5:33 - Demon Slayer: Mugen Train

5:34 - Eternals (double shot)

5:35 - Black Widow (double shot)

5:37 - F9

5:38 - Free Guy (double shot)

5:39 - The Battle at Lake Changjin (double shot)

5:41 - Red Notice (double shot)

5:43 - F9 (double shot)

5:46 - Mortal Kombat (double shot)

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My 2022 Oscar Predictions

Cinema is back! The last year since the 2021 Oscars were handed out in April 2021 has given us big blockbuster experiences: “Dune”, “No Time To Die”, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and latest “The Batman”, which of course will have to wait until next year’s Oscars to fight for the awards. While the three aforementioned 2021 Blockbusters are all up for Oscars, it is only “Dune” that really is part of the biggest races with no less than 10 nominations only surpassed by Netflix’ “The Power of the Dog”, which highlights another trend of 2021: the atmospheric slowburner. Apart from Jane Campion’s take on the West, we were given beautiful slowburners such as “Drive My Car”, “Nightmare Alley” and “Mass” (which sadly hasn’t been nominated for anything). Other trends were the comeback of musicals with films like “In the Heights” (not nominated), “Cyrano” (one nomination) “Tick, tick…BOOM!” (two nominations) and of course Spielberg’s long awaited remake of “West Side Story” (7 nominations) and some true feel good stories as we got in “King Richard” (6 nominations), “CODA” (3 nominations) and “Licorice Pizza” (3 nominations). Finally, as a Dane, I of course HAVE to highlight the historic presence of “Flee”, which is the first film ever to score trio nominations for Best Animated Feature Film, Best Documentary Feature and Best International Feature Film. 

All in all, however, I personally find last year’s slate of films to be stronger. There were simply more films I loved last year. Although, I still like a lot of the films from this year, “Flee” is actually the only one of them all to get a 5/5 score from me on Letterboxd. In all 53 films were nominated and I ended up seeing 50 of them with only a couple of short films sadly missing from my watchlist. In no way a sign of devaluing the shorts, unlike what The Academy has done to those three categories along with Film Editing, Make-Up and Hairstyling, Production Design, Score and Sound. A shameful decision forced by ABC’s negligence of the crafts without which there would be no films to celebrate. I hope to see plenty of artists, presenters and winners protesting this decision on the red carpet, during the show and after the show, so the decision will be rolled back before next year’s awards.

So who will win? Here are my predictions: (In parenthesis are my personal ratings of the films from 1-5)

Best Picture

Belfast (3,5)

CODA (4,0)

Don’t Look Up (4,0)

Drive My Car (4,5)

Dune (4,0)

King Richard (4,0)

Licorice Pizza (4,5)

Nightmare Alley (4,0)

The Power of the Dog (4,5)

West Side Story (3,5)

It started off as being Belfast’s to lose. Then that slowly disappeared out of the race and for a long time it looked like it would be a one horse race with The Power of the Dog as the obvious winner. However, that only until the entire cast of CODA hit the stage at the SAG Awards to collect their SAG Ensemble award. Since then CODA has taken home adapted screenplay at BAFTA (ahead of British Belfast) and WGA as well as PGA. Some heavy weight awards to walk into the Oscars with. And it looks like it very well could be enough for CODA, who might also have an advantage in the preferential ballot system. I have a clear idea that CODA is easier to love and it is to hate, whereas The Power of the Dog might be hard to love and easier to dislike. I doubt many people will have The Power of the Dog in the middle of their ballot - it will either take a top spot or a bottom spot, whereas I think CODA will take top spots and middle spots as people tend to put their hated or disliked films in the bottom. Ultimately, however, I think - right now - that The Power of the Dog still have the widest support within the Academy, although I might very well change that five or six times in the run in to show start. It is that close!

Personally, I didn’t directly dislike any of the ten nominees. I was truly impressed with the visual and sonic work in Spielberg’s West Side Story, but I simply never bought the central love story making it a somewhat cold experience for me, which I was surprised by. Maybe it will change on a rewatch. I rated a lot of the films 4 out of 5 stars of which I want to highlight Dune, which I was truly impressed by, but I couldn’t stop feeling it was a long trailer for a much bigger film; awards will rain on the sequel, I’m sure. Nightmare Alley is beautiful and atmospheric but a bit too slow in its second half, and King Richard is one of the best biopics of recent years. CODA is as heartwarming as it gets and a truly well-acted audience pleaser with some much needed and important representation! On a rewatch I changed my score for Don’t Look Up from a 4,5 to a 4, but McKay’s furious bulldozer subtle satire still works surprisingly well for me, although it is still clearly far from the masterpiece The Big Short. Belfast is a nice and lighthearted depiction of war through the eyes of a child featuring some stunning acting and a super interesting sound design, but I lacked some character development and a deeper connection to the story to appreciate it further. The Power of the Dog is in many ways a masterful film, although it might suffer a bit from the same limitations as previous Netflix films from masterful directors such as Alfonso Cuaron (Roma), Martin Scorsese (The Irishman) and David Fincher (Mank) in the sense that it is  a bit closed, albeit nowhere near as much as the other films mentioned. With 12 nominations it clearly has widespread and well-deserved support and it grew on me on a rewatch too, taking my third place. My two personal favourites, however, are Drive My Car, which really moved me on a deeper level and was a truly impressive adaptation from Hamaguchi, and Licorice Pizza, which simply is one of the best times I have had in a cinema the last year. Neither of the two stand a chance, though. Personally, I would have loved to see at least one of the following: Flee, Spencer and/or The Worst Person in the World.

Who will win: The Power of the Dog

Potential spoiler: CODA

Personal favourite: Licorice Pizza

Should have been there: Spencer

Actor in a Leading Role

Javier Bardem, Being the Ricardos (2,0)

Benedict Cumberbatch, The Power of the Dog (4,5)

Andrew Garfield, Tick, tick…BOOM! (4,5)

Will Smith, King Richard (4,0)

Denzel Washington, The Tragedy of Macbeth (4,0)

The category that deflated the finale of last year’s Oscars with Anthony Hopkins’ extremely deserved, yet clearly unplanned win, is back with another seemingly clear cut winner in advance this year. Last year, Chadwick Boseman was on everyone’s lips and this year Will Smith’s name is as good as already engraved in the Best Leading Actor Oscar. He is charming and inspiring in King Richard; his best performance since The Pursuit of Happiness and perhaps his career best. The only possible challenger for him seems to be Benedict Cumberbatch who might also give a career best performance in The Power of the Dog; he is as vile as he is fragile and his performance is constantly unnerving. My personal favourite, however, is once again out of tune with the consensus: Andrew Garfield broke my heart in Tick, tick…BOOM! where he sang and performed with all he got as Jonathan Larson. Another career best? The three of them are outstanding! Washington is always good, but yet, to me, he never managed to make The Tragedy of Macbeth more than a(n extremely stunning) visual showpiece. The inclusion of Javier Bardem is honestly insulting to quite a big bunch of actors who gave beautiful, layered performances. Personally, I would have loved to see Nic Cage for Pig, Hidetoshi Nishijima for Drive My Car or one of my personal favourites of the year Peter Dinklage for Cyrano who simply broke my heart with his performance as the titular character; he is one of the most charismatic actors to see and was probably the one closest to getting the nod.

Who will win: Will Smith

Potential spoiler: Benedict Cumberbatch

Personal favourite: Andrew Garfield

Should have been there: Nicolas Cage / Peter Dinklage

Actor in a Supporting Role

Ciaran Hinds, Belfast (3,5)

Troy Kotsur, CODA (4,0)

Jesse Plemons, The Power of the Dog (4,5)

J.K. Simmons, Being the Ricardos (2,)

Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Power of the Dog (4,5)

Another two horse race involving The Power of the Dog and another two horse race where it looks destined to lose. Kodi Smit-McPhee started award season in a strong way, but - as with Best Picture - the moment Kotsur and the CODA cast took the stage at SAG changed everything. Kotsur has won everything since then and he would be a well-deserved winner as his performance in the film is both extremely funny (completely relying on ASL for the laughs) and heartwarming. Add to that his extreme likability when entering the stage and you have one of the most certain winners of the night. I would not complain with a Smit-McPhee win either, though. Plemons is the least showy in The Power of the Dog, but it was still a nice surprise to see him on nomination morning; he will get a lot closer to an Oscar win in the coming years, I’m sure. Ciaran Hinds is extremely charming in Belfast and creates a lovable character. The inclusion of J.K. Simmons, much like that of Bardem in leading actor, is a disaster; his character was one-dimensional and uninspired. Considering the amount of beautiful supporting actor performances we have had this year, his inclusion could only have been topped by the inclusion of Jared Leto for House of Gucci. With all this being said, I have to highlight Jason Isaacs in Mass - it is a crime that he wasn’t nominated. Heck, I honestly think he should be winning. Mike Faist for West Side Story could also have deserved a nomination here and so could Anders Danielsen Lie in The Worst Person in the World, although you could argue that he balances on being a lead.

Who will win: Troy Kotsur

Potential spoiler: Kodi Smit-McPhee

Personal Favourite: Troy Kotsur

Could have been there: Jason Isaacs (Mass)

Actress in a Leading Role

Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye (3,5)

Olivia Colman, The Lost Daughter (3,5)

Penélope Cruz, Parallel Mothers (3,5)

Nicole Kidman, Being the Ricardos (2,0)

Kristen Stewart, Spencer (4,5)

Just as last year, this category is all up in the air! Before the awards season started everyone had Kristen Stewart as a clear winner, then she lost Golden Globe to Nicole Kidman who took the favourite tag especially as Kristen Stewart missed several nominations. Then Lady Gaga took over for House of Gucci only to not even get an Oscar nomination allowing Chastain to take over  with wins at SAG and Critics Choice. And now, after the release of secret Oscar ballots, Penélope Cruz looks ready for a last minute surge. Who will win??? It looks like Chastain, who I really liked in Tammy Faye, but look out for Cruz or Colman! Both of them deliver amazing work in their films and they are extremely well-liked in Hollywood and I might very well end up going with a surprise last minute win for Cruz. Stewart’s performance in Spencer is in my eyes easily the best performance of the year, but the general lack of love for the film makes it hard to imagine a world where she wins, and Kidman seems to be out of the race again too. Renate Reinsve should have been here for The Worst Person in the World and so should Alana Haim for Licorice Pizza.

Who will win: Jessica Chastain

Potential spoiler: Penélope Cruz

Personal favourite: Kristen Stewart

Could have been there: Renate Reinsve and Alana Haim

Actress in a Supporting Role

Jessie Buckley, The Lost Daughter (3,5)

Ariana DeBose, West Side Story (3,5)

Judi Dench, Belfast (3,5)

Kirsten Dunst, The Power of the Dog (4,5)

Aunjanue Ellis, King Richard (4,0)

One of the easiest categories to call of the evening. If Ariana DeBose doesn’t win for her scene stealing performance in West Side Story then it is easily one of the biggest shocks in recent Oscar history; she has won EVERY important award until now. While she is very good, my personal favourite of the five nominees is Jessie Buckley who simply gets better and better, and for me, she stole the show in The Lost Daughter. Ellis has some stunning scenes in King Richard and Dunst has rarely been better. Dench is biggest question mark here - she’s just here on merit, right? The fact that she was picked ahead of Caitriona Balfe for Belfast has been widely discussed and righly so - Balfe is the heart of that film and the only possible explanation is that many people placed her in lead… Anne Dowd and Martha Plimpton in Mass really should have been in contention here, albeit Plimpton could have been placed in lead.

Who will win: Ariana DeBose

Potential spoiler: None (but Dunst if I have to pick one)

Personal favourite: Jessie Buckley

Should have been there: Anne Dowd (Mass)

Animated Feature Film

Encanto (4,0)

Flee (5,0)

Luca (4,0)

The Mitchells vs the Machines (4,0)

Raya and the Last Dragon (3,5)

The Disney category is more Disney than ever this year with three of five nominees. Flee is the only masterpiece of this year’s nominees in my opinion, yet I don’t think it will take home any Oscar, because the love for it will probably be split between categories. It’s not my personal favourite in this category either. Encanto looks destined to win with its stunning animation and record beating soundtrack, however The Mitchells vs the Machines is the most playful of the films and Luca packs the most moving story. Raya and the Last Dragon is the weakest the category has to offer, although it in no means is a bad film.

Who will win: Encanto

Potential spoiler: The Mitchells vs the Machines

Personal favourite: The Mitchells vs the Machines

Cinematography

Greig Fraser, Dune (4,0)

Dan Laustsen, Nightmare Alley (4,0)

Ari Wegner, The Power of the Dog (4,5)

Bruno Delbonnel, The Tragedy of Macbeth (4,0)

Janusz Kaminski, West Side Story (3,5)

Perhaps the best line-up of any category this year. Five amazing examples of cinematography. Fraser’s work in Dune is otherworldly and stunning in its many sci-fi vistas, Laustsen continues his atmospheric and dark collaboration with del Toro in Nightmare Alley, Wegner’s grand vistas in The Power of the Dog makes it one of the most stunning films of the year, Delbonnel creates some fascinating images in The Tragedy of Macbeth and Kaminski’s opening scene in West Side Story makes his nomination well-deserved for a film that packs plenty of cinematography magic. I honestly will not complain no matter who wins, but Fraser walks into the night as the favourite perhaps strengthened by people’s admiration for his current work on The Batman. Look out for Wegner, however, as her work is equally stunning and she has picked up a couple of wins. I would have loved to see Claire Mathon recognised for her work on Spencer, but I don’t know what to kick out if I’m honest.

Who will win: Dune

Potential spoiler: The Power of the Dog

Personal favourite: The Power of the Dog

Could have been there: Spencer

Costume Design

Cruella (3,5)

Cyrano (3,5)

Dune (4,0)

Nightmare Alley (4,0)

West Side Story (3,5)

If a film about two fashion designers battling against each other with two very distinct styles, which features a ton of costumes should not win this category, what should? And so it will be; Cruella is destined to take this home and it would be well-deserved. 

Who will win: Cruella

Potential spoiler: Dune

Personal favourite: Cruella

Directing

Kenneth Branagh, Belfast (3,5)

Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Drive My Car (4,5)

Paul Thomas Anderson, Licorice Pizza (4,5)

Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog (4,5)

Steven Spielberg, West Side Story (3,5)

Last year was a historic year for this category; the first time that two female directors were nominated in the same year. This year we only have one, but she will undoubtedly win. Jane Campion’s admirable work with The Power of the Dog looks unbeatable and she could have gotten well-deserved female company from Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Lost Daughter) or Julia Ducournau (Titane). However, the biggest snub here is the omission of Denis Villeneauve for his work on Dune; a work often labelled un-adaptable that goes on to get 10 nominations but not for directing? Get out! Hamaguchi’s work is beautiful, but his screenplay is even stronger than his directing. West Side Story and Belfast are clear passion projects, but I definitely think that Spielberg’s direction is the strongest of the two. Finally, PTA just knows how to set up memorable scenes.

Who will win: Jane Campion

Potential spoiler: Steven Spielberg

Personal favourite: Jane Campion

SHOULD have been there: Denis Villeneuve

Documentary (Feature)

Ascension (4,0)

Attica (4,0)

Flee (4,0)

Summer of Soul (…or, when the revolution could not be televised) (4,5)

Writing With Fire (3,5)

If Flee had only been nominated in this category it would have won and frankly, it should win! One of the best documentaries of recent years. However, Summer of Soul looks like the winner, and to be fair it is brilliant film that flawlessly manages to mix the stunning concert footage into a socio-political context to make a both entertaining and thought-provoking film. Ascension was deeply fascinating, Attica was a hard watch and Writing With Fire was deeply inspiring, albeit a bit uninspired film-wise. But a great year for documentaries!

Who will win: Summer of Soul (…or, when the revolution could not be televised)

Potential spoiler: Flee

Personal favourite: Flee

Documentary (Short Subject)

Audible (3,5)

Lead Me Home (2,0)

The Queen of Basketball (4,0)

Three Songs for Benazir (3,5)

When We Were Bullies (have not seen this)

A category that is historically difficult to predict. However, this year The Queen of Basketball seems like quite a good pick in a somewhat disappointing year. Audible is its closest competitor as Three Songs for Benazir felt a bit too short and something felt off with Lead Me Home’s stylish take on its deeply sad focus.

Who will win: The Queen of Basketball

Potential spoiler: Audible

Personal Favourite: The Queen of Basketball

Film Editing

Don’t Look Up (4,0)

Dune (4,0)

King Richard (4,0)

The Power of the Dog (4,5)

Tick, tick…BOOM! (4,5)

We have all the different types of editing in place here. The fast-paced, playing-an-active-part-in-the-film editing of McKay’s satires in Don’t Look Up, impressive action editing in Dune, fast-paced sports and montage editing in King Richard, seemless editing in The Power of the Dog and the more artistic and musical-based editing of Tick, tick…BOOM! A good thing to have in mind when predicting here is the obvious editing for the naked eye. King Richard or Tick, tick…BOOM! look like good bets then, but I have an idea that Dune will come close to a technical sweep and as such it needs this as well, but look out for the two others. West Side Story could have been in the mix here!

Who will win: Dune

Potential spoiler: King Richard

Personal favourite: Tick, tick…BOOM!

Could have been there: West Side Story

International Feature Film

Drive My Car (4,5)

Flee (5,0)

The Hand of God (3,0)

Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (3,5)

The Worst Person in the World (4,5)

Drive My Car is up for four Oscars including Best Picture. This race is looking like a non-brainer. Flee is deserving and so is The Worst Person in the World, but they don’t seem to stand a chance. Lunana was a nice surprise and it will get a well-deserved attention boost thanks this nomination. I didn’t care that much for The Hand of God and would have liked it (VERY MUCH) if Titane had taken its place.

Who will win: Drive My Car

Potential spoiler: The Worst Person in the World

Personal favourite: Flee

Should have been there: Titane

Makeup and Hairstyling

Coming 2 America (1,5)

Cruella (3,5)

Dune (4,0)

The Eyes of Tammy Faye (3,5)

House of Gucci (2,0)

The only nomination for the travesty that was House of Gucci and it will not get close to winning it despite its prosthetic work. Prosthetics were done better in both Dune and especially Coming 2 America. I think The Eyes of Tammy Faye will ride on the possible win for Chastain, but look out for the transformations of Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall in Coming 2 America. Cruella is here for the hairstyling but it will settle for its costume win. Again, Titane should have been there!

Who will win: The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Potential spoiler: Coming 2 America

Personal favourite: Dune

Should have been there: Titane

Music (Original Score)

Don’t Look Up (4,0)

Dune (4,0)

Encanto (4,0)

Parallel Mothers (3,5)

The Power of the Dog (4,5)

Some strong scores here, with Zimmer looking like the clear winner for his loud, ominous work on Dune. Iglesias’ score for Parallel Mothers is brilliant and controls the film like no other nominee. Greenwood comes closest to doing that with his work in The Power of the Dog and he should have been here for Spencer as well. However, the scores of Britell and Franco in Don’t Look Up and Encanto are the most listenable outside of their films. 

Who will win: Dune

Potential spoiler: Parallel Mothers

Personal favourite: The Power of the Dog

Should have been there: Spencer

Music (Original Song)

“Be Alive”, King Richard (4,0)

“Dos Oruguitas”, Encanto (4,0)

“Down to Joy”, Belfast (3,5)

“No Time to Die”, No Time to Die (4,0)

“Somehow You Do”, Four Good Days (2,5)

Disney are hating themselves for not letting “We don’t talk about Bruno” compete, although “Dos Oruguitas” is a stunning song that might just ride on the back of the record beating hit to give Lin-Manuel Miranda his EGOT. However, Billie Eilish and Beyonce would want a word in that fight with Eilish looking like the winner. Diane Warren is here again, because you know - apparently she has to, and “Down to Joy” is bland, although it is a plus that it is featured in the actual film. “Just Look Up” should have been there, as should “Beyond the Shore” from CODA.

Who will win: “No Time to Die”

Potential spoiler: “Dos Oruguitas”

Personal favourite: “Dos Oruguitas”

Should have been there: “Beyond the Shore”

Production Design

Dune (4,0)

Nightmare Alley (4,0)

The Power of the Dog (4,5)

The Tragedy of Macbeth (4,0)

West Side Story (3,5)

Five stunning films here highlighted by their corresponding cinematography nominations. While I think Dune will get that one, I think it might just lose this one to Nightmare Alley. Will the Academy go with the extremely impressive world building of Dune or the atmospheric del Toro magic of Nightmare Alley? It will be very close. Cyrano and Spencer could have been there, but who should they replace really?

Who will win: Nightmare Alley

Potential spoiler: Dune

Personal favourite: Nightmare Alley

Could have been there: Cyrano/Spencer

Short Film (Animation)

Affairs of the Art (2,5)

Bestia (3,0)

Boxballet (have not seen it)

Robin Robin (3,5)

The Windshield Wiper (4,0)

The most adult line-up in this category for years. Affairs of the Art and Bestia are quite disturbing, while The Windshield Wiper is stunning and fascinating. Robin Robin looks like the favourite and it is extremely charming and cute, but I am going for a surprise win for The Windshield Wiper.

Who will win: The Windshield Wiper

Potential spoiler: Robin Robin

Personal favourite: The Windshield Wiper

Short Film (Live Action)

Ala Kachuu - Take and Run (4,0)

The Dress (3,0)

The Long Goodbye (4,0)

On My Mind (2,5)

Please Hold (have not seen this)

The Long Goodbye is hard-hitting and can feel slightly un-finished, but it is strong and has the star factor of Riz Ahmed, although that didn’t help The Letter Room (Oscar Isaac) last year. Danish contender On My Mind felt way too constructed and managed to feel overlong despite its 18 minute runtime. Finally, Ala Kachuu and The Dress are hard to watch, but Ala Kachuu seems to have a lot more heart and sympathy for its subject and, thus, it looks like the one to beat The Long Goodbye if one has to. Unless it will be the Black Mirror-ish Please Hold, which I sadly have not seen.

Who will win: The Long Goodbye

Potential spoiler: Ala Kachuu - Take and Run

Personal favourite: The Long Goodbye

Sound

Belfast (3,5)

Dune (4,0)

No Time to Die (4,0)

The Power of the Dog (4,5)

West Side Story (3,5)

Belfast has an interesting sound design as one of its strongest assets and the sound design of The Power of the Dog really helps build its atmosphere. However, it seems like it will be between the remaining three. Of them Dune seems like the strongest, but look out for West Side Story. If Edgar Wright’s Last Night in Soho should have been anywhere, it probably should have been here.

Who will win: Dune

Potential spoiler: West Side Story

Personal favourite: Dune

Visual Effects

Dune (4,0)

Free Guy (3,0) 

No Time to Die (4,0)

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (3,5)

Spider-Man: No Way Home (4,0)

Last year I wrote: “A category that would probably have been dominated by films such as Godzilla vs. Kong, Dune and Black Widow in a normal 2020.” Of these, only Dune made it into the category in the end. Free Guy is the surprise addition here with is playful effects, and also this is the only option to give Spidey an Oscar, although Shang-Chi arguably had better special effects. However, Dune looks destined to win this as its effects played an integral part in its world building.

Who will win: Dune

Potential spoiler: Spider-Man: No Way Home

Personal favourite: Dune

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

CODA (4,0)

Drive My Car (4,5)

Dune (4,0)

The Lost Daughter (3,5)

The Power of the Dog (4,5)

While I really liked CODA, I think it is wild that it might just beat (in particular) Drive My Car in this category. That ought to be winning, but The Power of the Dog looks like the one to beat for CODA as in Best Picture. And I actually think it will, even though it might just be the weakest of these five screenplays. 

Who will win: CODA

Potential spoiler: The Power of the Dog

Personal favourite: Drive My Car

Writing (Original Screenplay)

Belfast (3,5)

Don’t Look Up (4,0)

King Richard (4,0)

Licorice Pizza (4,5)

The Worst Person in the World (4,0)

I thought this would be Paul Thomas Anderson’s spot for finally winning an Oscar, but him losing the WGA to Adam McKay for Don’t Look Up was quite the curve ball. Maybe Branagh will take it home for Belfast, although I did have some issues with his writing here. Can McKay do it with Don’t Look Up? It seems too divisive, but it is in no way impossible. The real winner, however, should be The Worst Person in the World and I would love for it to win! Fran Kranz’ screenplay for Mass should have been here easily knocking King Richard out of the five.

Who will win: Belfast

Potential spoiler: Don’t Look Up

Personal favourite: The Worst Person in the World

Should have been there: Mass

I wish everyone the best of Oscar nights! May the best films win!

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Oscars 2022

It’s that time of year again where people choose to have needless discourses rather than healthy discussions about what should or shouldn’t be considered the best movies of the year. 

That’s right! It’s the Oscars! A night full of cringe and facepalming!

I know most people don’t care and think it’s all pointless, but I can’t help myself… I watch it every year. And while I don’t believe their nominations should dictate what movies you’re supposed to like, I still appreciate the Oscars for highlighting many films that I think most people would’ve ended up overlooking. 

This year, I actually managed to watch and rank almost all the nominations. Only ones I’ve missed out on was Coming 2 America, Four Good Days, and No Time to Die. 

Anyway, I wanna take some time to ramble and give my thoughts on who or what should win each category. And I’ll be going in the order seen above, starting with…

Actor in a Leading Role 

Andrew Garfield was simply phenomenal in Tick, Tick… Boom. He had a lot to work with for his performance, whether it was with any of the more joyous, emotional, or musical scenes. Benedict Cumberbatch was excellent, too. As was Denzel Washington. Will Smith was fine, though at times, he didn’t have a lot of range to work with. And Javier Bardem as Desi Arnez just felt like a weird casting choice.

Actor in a Supporting Role 

Troy Kotsur in CODA, because his performance felt so genuine and down-to-earth. He was truly the heart and soul of the film. Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee were also great in their respective roles. Ciarán Hinds did fine, but it wasn’t too memorable for me. And J.K. Simmons was unfortunately given little to work with.

Actress in a Leading Role 

Olivia Coleman’s performance in The Lost Daughter was one that I grew to love over time. It’s quiet and subtle, but you can feel the strong emotions that are trying to be suppressed. Honestly, the same could be said for Kristen Stewart’s performance, which was just as outstanding. Penélope Cruz also did very well. Nicole Kidman was fine, even if it was just a Lucille Ball impression. And Jessica Chastain, while entertaining to watch, was perhaps a little over-the-top.

Actress in a Supporting Role 

While I have no complaints about any of the other nominees here, Kirsten Dunst in The Power of the Dog stood out to me the most. The emotional weight of her character was portrayed very well in her performance. Jessie Buckley was also quite great, as it seemed like quite a challenge playing a younger version of Coleman’s character. Ariana DeRose, Judi Dench, and Aunjanue Ellis were also pretty good. Really, I’d have no major complaints if any of these nominees win.

Animated Feature Film 

The Mitchells vs. the Machines absolutely deserve this honor. The fun and relatable charisma of this movie was so impossible for me to resist. Though like always, Disney always has the upper-hand because… well, they’re Disney. Don’t get me wrong, though. Encanto was a great movie, and I wouldn’t mind seeing it win. Luca was fun and cute too. Then there’s Raya and the Last Dragon, which I don’t remember a lot of. And the least likely to win is Flee, which is a shame cause it’s actually a really good movie! But I’ll get more into that later.

Cinematography 

This should definitely go to Dune. The creative technical innovations used to bring this world to life is just incredible. Power of the Dog and The Tragedy of Macbeth were also quite impressive in their own ways, one being more grounded and the other being more stylized. West Side Story and Nightmare Alley were quite spectacular as well, even though it did feel like they had a lot of digital polishing.

Costume Design 

Believe it or not, I’m actually rooting for Cruella! That movie may have been messy, but what a fabulous mess it was! Cyrano, Dune and the other nominations had some good costumes too. But they never really stood out to me compared to similar styles from other films.

Directing 

After thinking long about this one, I may have to go with Jane Campion. Managing to be slow and subtle while tense and brooding, I think she did a masterful job with Power of the Dog. Ryusuke Hamaguchi was just as incredible directing Drive My Car. And Steven Speilberg’s films are always a treat to watch, with West Side Story being no exception. Paul Thomas Anderson did fine with Licorice Pizza, even if the film was rather episodic. And Kenneth Branagh made some interesting stylistic choices for Belfast, some of which worked, while others didn’t.

Documentary (Feature) 

Flee is definitely my favorite here. Thematically relevant to many of today's recent events, the use of animation to hide the identity of a refugee narrator as he tells his story of survival works very well. Ascension is also quite a unique one that I feel is just as relevant, as it deals with productivity and consumerism within different social classes. Attica and Writing with Fire are also well-made documentaries that I can easily recommend if the subjects interest you. And Summer of Soul, while fine, unfortunately did not appeal to me much. Sorry, but I’m just not that into concert films.

Documentary (Short Subject) 

I really found myself enjoying Audible. It was very well-made and had a hopeful message that really resonated with me. The Queen of Basketball was fine, even if a little standard. Three Songs for Benazir was unfortunately quite boring and didn’t really go anywhere. Lead Me Home was awfully exploitative with its subject, focusing more on style over substance. And When We were Bullies was just so fucking pointless and tone-deaf.

Film Editing 

I’m going with Tick, Tick… Boom for this one. It was probably the most playful and unique compared to the other nominations. Dune and Power of the Dog also had good editing. King Richard wasn’t anything that remarkable. And Don’t Look Up?! Why the fuck is that nominated?!

International Feature Film 

The Worst Person in the World is truly the best film in this or any other category! As someone in her late-20s who’s feeling quite lost, I connected with this film so much! Drive My Car, which will be the likely winner, was also quite impactful for me. And as I already said about Flee a few categories ago, I loved it. The Hand of God I liked fine, though I did lose interest during the third act. And Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom was okay, but also pretty dull and predictable. 

Still with me? Don’t worry, we’re over halfway through now…

Makeup and Hairstyling 

It should go to Dune. It not only stood out a lot more to me than the costuming, it also added a lot to each of the characters. The makeup for Coming 2 America was also really well-done, even though I’m only going by the clips I’ve seen. Cruella was fine, but nothing as cool as the costumes. And the prosthetic makeup for The Eyes of Tammy Faye and House of Gucci were just not unconvincing at all. 

Music (Original Score) 

Jonny Greenwood’s score for Power of the Dog was truly the best one. So strange and atmospheric. The other nominations all pretty much did their job well. At worst, Don’t Look Up was probably the least memorable despite its jazzy vibe.

Music (Original Song) 

No Time to Die by Billie Eilish was my favorite here. Though to be honest, they’re all pretty forgettable. 

Production Design 

Tragedy of Macbeth definitely deserves some high marks for its incredible look. While credit could easily be shared with its cinematography, I felt like the design and settings were characters themselves. Nightmare Alley also had an immensely beautiful aesthetic. No complaints about the other nominations, as they each had their own unique mise-en-scène.

Short Film (Animated) 

Bestia was my favorite of this bunch, but due to the controversial subject and extremely graphic scenes, it’s hard for me to really recommend it. And I highly doubt the Academy would be brave enough to choose this one as the winner. I also really liked the darkly comic Affairs of the Art. However, Robin Robin was super adorable, so I can totally see it winning as it’s the most family-friendly. Boxballet didn’t appeal to me much. And The Windshield Wiper was visually outstanding, but WOW that ending was fucking pretentious.

Short Film (Live Action) 

Ala Kachuu: Take and Run might be my favorite here. It made for quite a tense and frustrating thriller. The Long Goodbye was a kind of a surprise, in which after a horrific sequence, Riz Ahmed directly addresses the viewers with some brutal honesty. Both of those shorts were quite shockingly effective in what they were trying to get across. Just as distressing, but far more satirically fun, was Please Hold. As for The Dress, it started off fine enough before devolving into some pointless shock value. And On My Mind just felt clichéd.

Sound 

Dune, just because of the otherworldly nature of the soundscape. The other nominees were fine, but nothing really stood out.

Visual Effects 

Again, Dune really deserves a lot of the technical awards. It’s amazing how seamless the visual effects look, and on such a grand scale too. No Time to Die was also really impressive, at least judging from the clips I’ve seen. And I wouldn’t be too upset if Spider-Man won, cause that de-aging effect on Alfred Molina was really top-notch. Otherwise, it was just a lot of the typical Marvel blue-screen effects, which can also be said for Shang-Chi. But God, why is Free Guy even here?

Writing (Adapted Screenplay) 

Knowing nothing about the original source materials, I’m going with whatever I felt best represented its themes and ideas through both its story and characters. And for me, that was the beautifully moving and the profoundly epic, Drive My Car. 

Writing (Original Screenplay) 

Once again, I’m choosing the screenplay that I felt best showcased what it had to offer. To me, that was The Worst Person in the World, which not only made me laugh, but it also made me stop and think things over. This truly is my absolute favorite out of all the nominations.

And now for the big one…

Best Picture 

Taking into account my own personal taste and what the Academy will likely vote for… The Power of the Dog. It really is a great film that examines that feeling of suppressed longing. And while I wouldn’t hype this up as the best film of the year, it is definitely my favorite of this main category.

Now with that said, let’s go through the other nominees, from my favorite to least favorite…

Drive My Car, a film some would argue is truly the best of the year, which I can agree with in some respects. Nightmare Alley, a Guillermo del Toro movie that I feel will be overlooked as time passes, but is still a fantastically thrilling noir. West Side Story, a grand retelling of the classic musical that Spielberg manages to make fresh. CODA, a sweet and light-hearted story that, even if it doesn’t challenge, still brings a smile. Dune, a first half to a larger story that is hopefully worth the ambition. Licorice Pizza, a fun-fueled Paul Thomas Anderson movie that may not win everyone over due to its episodic structure. Belfast, Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical feature that, while admirable, doesn’t strike the right emotions. King Richard, a standard sports drama biopic that’s neither good nor bad, simply following the typical formula. And finally, Don’t Look Up, a divisively messy satire with an obvious metaphor that only manages to bring some good performances.

And those are my thoughts. If you actually made it this far, thank you for bearing with me. And remember, these awards technically don’t really matter. You can like whatever movie you like. I just hope people at least take the time to appreciate the hard work that goes into them.

Until next year… Maybe… We’ll see...

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Oscar Nominations 2022: ‘Power of the Dog’ Leads With 12 Nods, ‘Dune’ Follows With 10 (Full List)

Best actor is a race between Hollywood heavyweights Denzel Washington (“The Tragedy of MacBeth”) and Will Smith (“King Richard”), along with respected veterans such as Bardem, Andrew Garfield (“Tick, Tick … Boom!”) and Benedict Cumberbatch (“The Power of the Dog”).  Best actress will be a contest between Cruz, Jessica Chastain (“The Eyes of Tammy Faye”), Olivia Colman (“The Lost Daughter”), Nicole Kidman (“Being the Ricardos”) and Kristen Stewart (“Spencer”).

The 94th annual Academy Awards will be on March 27 at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre. The in-person ceremony will be televised on ABC. For the first time in three years, the Oscars will have a host in 2022, Craig Erwich, president of ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals, announced in January. Variety later learned that multiple hosts will likely take the stage, however no official names have been revealed yet.

Here is the full list of 2022 Oscar nominations:

Best Picture

“Belfast,” Laura Berwick, Kenneth Branagh, Becca Kovacik and Tamar Thomas, producers

“CODA,” Philippe Rousselet, Fabrice Gianfermi and Patrick Wachsberger, producers

“Don’t Look Up,” Adam McKay and Kevin Messick, producers

“Drive My Car,” Teruhisa Yamamoto, producer

“Dune,” Mary Parent, Denis Villeneuve and Cale Boyter, producers

“King Richard,” Tim White, Trevor White and Will Smith, producers

“Licorice Pizza,” Sara Murphy, Adam Somner and Paul Thomas Anderson, producers

“Nightmare Alley,” Guillermo del Toro, J. Miles Dale and Bradley Cooper, producers

“The Power of the Dog,” Jane Campion, Tanya Seghatchian, Emile Sherman, Iain Canning and Roger Frappier, producers

“West Side Story,” Steven Spielberg and Kristie Macosko Krieger, producers

Best Director

Kenneth Branagh (“Belfast”)

Ryûsuke Hamaguchi (“Drive My Car”)

Paul Thomas Anderson (“Licorice Pizza”)

Jane Campion (“The Power of the Dog”)

Steven Spielberg (“West Side Story”)

Best Lead Actor

Javier Bardem (“Being the Ricardos”)

Benedict Cumberbatch (“The Power of the Dog”)

Andrew Garfield (“Tick, Tick … Boom!”)

Will Smith (“King Richard”)

Denzel Washington (“The Tragedy of Macbeth”)

Best Lead Actress

Jessica Chastain (“The Eyes of Tammy Faye”)

Olivia Colman (“The Lost Daughter”)

Penélope Cruz (“Parallel Mothers”)

Nicole Kidman (“Being the Ricardos”)

Kristen Stewart (“Spencer”)

Best Supporting Actor

Ciarán Hinds (“Belfast”)

Troy Kotsur (“CODA”)

Jesse Plemons (“The Power of the Dog”)

J.K. Simmons (“Being the Ricardos”)

Kodi Smit-McPhee (“The Power of the Dog”)

Best Supporting Actress

Jessie Buckley (“The Lost Daughter”)

Ariana DeBose (“West Side Story”)

Judi Dench (“Belfast”

Kirsten Dunst (“The Power of the Dog”)

Aunjanue Ellis (“King Richard”)

Best Adapted Screenplay

“CODA,” screenplay by Siân Heder

“Drive My Car,” screenplay by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Takamasa Oe

“Dune,” screenplay by Jon Spaihts and Denis Villeneuve and Eric Roth

“The Lost Daughter,” written by Maggie Gyllenhaal

“The Power of the Dog,” written by Jane Campion

Best Original Screenplay

“Belfast,” written by Kenneth Branagh

“Don’t Look Up,” screenplay by Adam McKay; story by Adam McKay and David Sirota

“King Richard,” written by Zach Baylin

“Licorice Pizza,” written by Paul Thomas Anderson

“The Worst Person in the World,” written by Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier

Best Cinematography

“Dune,” Greig Fraser

“Nightmare Alley,” Dan Laustsen

“The Power of the Dog,” Ari Wegner

“The Tragedy of Macbeth,” Bruno Delbonnel

“West Side Story,” Janusz Kaminski

Best Animated Feature Film

“Encanto,” Jared Bush, Byron Howard, Yvett Merino and Clark Spencer

“Flee,” Jonas Poher Rasmussen, Monica Hellström, Signe Byrge Sørensen and Charlotte De La Gournerie

“Luca,” Enrico Casarosa and Andrea Warren

“The Mitchells vs. the Machines,” Mike Rianda, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Kurt Albrecht

“Raya and the Last Dragon,” Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada, Osnat Shurer and Peter Del Vecho

Best Animated Short Film

“Affairs of the Art,” Joanna Quinn and Les Mills

“Bestia,” Hugo Covarrubias and Tevo Díaz

“Boxballet,” Anton Dyakov

“Robin Robin,” Dan Ojari and Mikey Please

“The Windshield Wiper,” Alberto Mielgo and Leo Sanchez

Best Costume Design

“Cruella,” Jenny Beavan

“Cyrano,” Massimo Cantini Parrini and Jacqueline Durran

“Dune,” Jacqueline West and Robert Morgan

“Nightmare Alley,” Luis Sequeira

“West Side Story,” Paul Tazewell

Best Original Score

“Don’t Look Up,” Nicholas Britell

“Dune,” Hans Zimmer

“Encanto,” Germaine Franco

“Parallel Mothers,” Alberto Iglesias

“The Power of the Dog,” Jonny Greenwood

Best Sound

“Belfast,” Denise Yarde, Simon Chase, James Mather and Niv Adiri

“Dune,” Mac Ruth, Mark Mangini, Theo Green, Doug Hemphill and Ron Bartlett

“No Time to Die,” Simon Hayes, Oliver Tarney, James Harrison, Paul Massey and Mark Taylor

“The Power of the Dog,” Richard Flynn, Robert Mackenzie and Tara Webb

“West Side Story,” Tod A. Maitland, Gary Rydstrom, Brian Chumney, Andy Nelson and Shawn Murphy

Best Original Song

“Be Alive” from “King Richard,” music and lyric by Dixson and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter

“Dos Oruguitas” from “Encanto,” music and lyric by Lin-Manuel Miranda

“Down To Joy” from “Belfast,” music and lyric by Van Morrison

“No Time To Die” from “No Time to Die,” music and lyric by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell

“Somehow You Do” from “Four Good Days,” music and lyric by Diane Warren

Best Documentary Feature

“Ascension,” Jessica Kingdon, Kira Simon-Kennedy and Nathan Truesdell

“Attica,” Stanley Nelson and Traci A. Curry

“Flee,” Jonas Poher Rasmussen, Monica Hellström, Signe Byrge Sørensen and Charlotte De La Gournerie

“Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised),” Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Joseph Patel, Robert Fyvolent and David Dinerstein

“Writing With Fire,” Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh

Best Documentary Short Subject

“Audible,” Matt Ogens and Geoff McLean

“Lead Me Home,” Pedro Kos and Jon Shenk

“The Queen of Basketball,” Ben Proudfoot

“Three Songs for Benazir,” Elizabeth Mirzaei and Gulistan Mirzaei

“When We Were Bullies,” Jay Rosenblatt

Best Film Editing

“Don’t Look Up,” Hank Corwin

“Dune,” Joe Walker

“King Richard”, Pamela Martin

“The Power of the Dog,” Peter Sciberras

“Tick, Tick…Boom!” Myron Kerstein and Andrew Weisblum

Best International Feature Film

“Drive My Car” (Japan)

“Flee” (Denmark)

“The Hand of God” (Italy)

“Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom” (Bhutan)

“The Worst Person in the World” (Norway)

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

“Coming 2 America,” Mike Marino, Stacey Morris and Carla Farmer

“Cruella,” Nadia Stacey, Naomi Donne and Julia Vernon

“Dune,” Donald Mowat, Love Larson and Eva von Bahr

“The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” Linda Dowds, Stephanie Ingram and Justin Raleigh

“House of Gucci,” Göran Lundström, Anna Carin Lock and Frederic Aspiras

Best Production Design

“Dune,” production design: Patrice Vermette; set decoration: Zsuzsanna Sipos

“Nightmare Alley,” production design: Tamara Deverell; set decoration: Shane Vieau

“The Power of the Dog,” production design: Grant Major; set decoration: Amber Richards

“The Tragedy of Macbeth,” production design: Stefan Dechant; set decoration: Nancy Haigh

“West Side Story,” production design: Adam Stockhausen; set decoration: Rena DeAngelo

Best Visual Effects

“Dune,” Paul Lambert, Tristan Myles, Brian Connor and Gerd Nefzer

“Free Guy,” Swen Gillberg, Bryan Grill, Nikos Kalaitzidis and Dan Sudick

“No Time to Die,” Charlie Noble, Joel Green, Jonathan Fawkner and Chris Corbould

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” Christopher Townsend, Joe Farrell, Sean Noel Walker and Dan Oliver

“Spider-Man: No Way Home,” Kelly Port, Chris Waegner, Scott Edelstein and Dan Sudick

Best Live Action Short Film

“Ala Kachuu – Take and Run,” Maria Brendle and Nadine Lüchinger

“The Dress,” Tadeusz Łysiak and Maciej Ślesicki

“The Long Goodbye,” Aneil Karia and Riz Ahmed

“On My Mind,” Martin Strange-Hansen and Kim Magnusson

“Please Hold,” K.D. D��vila and Levin Menekse