Elvis Nominated Producer(s): Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, Gail Berman, Patrick McCormick, and Schuyler Weiss Director: Baz Luhrmann Writers: Baz Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce, Jeremy Doner Cast: Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Olivia DeJonge, Helen Thomson, Richard Roxburgh, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., David Wenham, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Shonka Dukureh, Alton Mason, and others. …
Austin Butler Age: 31Film: Elvis Role: Elvis Presley, the young entertainer who makes people feel things they’re not sure they should enjoy and sings things that are too dangerous to say. Nomination History:This is Butler’s first nomination. (Everyone in this category is a first time nominee.) Why He Should Win I just …
Rating: PG-13Runtime: 1 hour, 42 minutesDirector: Oliver Hermanus Quick Impressions:“That’s my new favorite movie this year,” my husband gushed excitedly as we walked out into the parking lot. “I want Bill Nighy to win Best Actor.” “He won’t,” I sighed, shaking my head, “but I loved that performance, too.” I …
Rating: RRuntime: 1 hour, 42 minutesDirector: Charlotte Wells Quick Impressions:Watching Aftersun is like sifting through your own memories—except they’re somebody else’s. Adult Sophie (Celia Rowlson-Hall) is reflecting on the last vacation she took with her dad (Paul Mescal). And we’re trying to make sense of her memories along with her. …
Brendan Gleeson Age: 67Film: The Banshees of Inisherin Role: Colm, Pádraic’s friend. Well. Not anymore. Nomination History:This is Gleeson’s first nomination. Why He Should WinThis is Gleeson’s first nomination?! Brendan Gleeson has never been nominated for an Oscar? Seriously? While writing about the 2023 acting nominations, I’ve noticed something that shocks me. …
Rating: RRuntime: 1 hour, 32 minutesDirector: Lila Neugebauer Quick Impressions:I watched this movie entirely for Brian Tyree Henry’s Oscar nominated supporting performance. Going in, I was pretty biased in the film’s favor because I always like Brian Tyree Henry, and I’m thrilled he finally got an Oscar nomination. (Finally seems …
Angela Bassett Age: 64Film: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Role: Ramonda, Queen of Wakanda, widow of T’Chaka, mother of T’Challa (and Shuri). After the passing of her son, Wakanda’s Queen mother becomes head of state and seeks to protect her nation (and its coveted vibranium supply) from other grasping world powers, despite the …
Cate Blanchett Age: 53Film: Tár Role: Lydia Tár, celebrated musical genius, director, teacher, composer, and abuser of power. Though undeniably gifted, Tár is manipulative and unyielding. She can’t seem to resist promising career advancement to young women who catch her eye. This catches up with her. But is she as villainous as …
Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 1 hour, 44 minutes Director: Sarah Polley Quick Impressions: My husband and I both loved Away From Her, but he loved it so much I wasn’t sure if that meant he’d stay with me forever, or leave me for Julie Christie that Oscar season. I’ve been excited …
Rating: R Runtime: 1 hour, 59 minutes Director: Michael Morris Quick Impressions: What a fantastic movie! I had no idea I would like this so much. I watched it late at night on impulse because I was frustrated with something I was writing, and I’m so glad I did. Now …
