This time of the year marks the release of the Oscar nominations, and if you’re not an avid movie buff, chances are you’ve only caught a glimpse of a few of the films contending for the prestigious award in the film industry.
With a significant portion of Canada enduring frigid temperatures this weekend, it could be an ideal opportunity to catch up on the latest films.
Here’s a breakdown of the movies nominated for the Academy Award for best picture this year and where you can watch them:
1. **Bugonia**
– **Plot**: The story revolves around two conspiracy-obsessed individuals who abduct a high-profile CEO, convinced she is an alien plotting Earth’s destruction.
– **Cast**: Featuring Emma Stone as the CEO, with Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis as the conspiracists, and appearances by Alicia Silverstone and comedian Stavros Halkias.
– **Streaming**: Available for rental or purchase on Amazon Prime or Apple TV.
2. **F1**
– **Plot**: This film follows a retired Formula One legend who mentors a young, talented driver.
– **Cast**: Starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, and Kerry Condon.
– **Streaming**: Watch on Apple TV with a subscription, or rent/purchase on the same platform.
3. **Frankenstein**
– **Plot**: Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of the classic tale about a scientist’s experiment gone awry.
– **Cast**: Includes Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, and Mia Goth.
– **Streaming**: Currently available on Netflix.
4. **Hamnet**
– **Plot**: Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, this film depicts William Shakespeare and his wife’s life after the tragic loss of their son to the plague.
– **Cast**: Paul Mescal as Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley as his wife.
– **Availability**: Screening in theaters.
5. **Marty Supreme**
– **Plot**: Timothée Chalamet stars as a table tennis athlete from the 1950s striving for greatness.
– **Cast**: Featuring Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, and Kevin O’Leary.
– **Streaming**: Currently in theaters.
6. **One Battle After Another**
– **Plot**: A washed-up revolutionary must save his daughter from an old foe in this dark comedy.
– **Cast**: Led by Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Chase Infiniti, and Teyana Taylor.
– **Streaming**: Available on Crave, Amazon Prime, or Apple TV.
7. **The Secret Agent**
– **Plot**: Set in 1977 Brazil, the film follows a tech expert on the run from a dictator.
– **Cast**: Stars Wagner Moura.
– **Availability**: Playing in theaters.
8. **Sentimental Value**
– **Plot**: Two sisters reconnect with their estranged father, a film director, following their mother’s passing.
– **Cast**: Includes Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning, and Anders Danielsen Lie.
– **Streaming**: Rent or buy on Apple TV or Amazon Prime.
9. **Sinners**
– **Plot**: A vampire movie featuring Michael B. Jordan that transcends traditional genre boundaries.
– **Cast**: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Wunmi Mosaku, Delroy Lindo, and Jack O’Connell.
– **Streaming**: Watch on Crave or rent/purchase on Amazon Prime or Apple TV.
10. **Train Dreams**
– **Plot**: Based on Denis Johnson’s novella, the film chronicles the life of Robert Grainier during a transformative period in early 20th-century America.
– **Cast**: Starring Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, and William H. Macy.
– **Streaming**: Currently on Netflix.