Must-Watch Oscar-Nominated Movies
Film award season is coming to an end but not before the grand finale: The Oscars. This Sunday, Hollywood’s hottest stars will all be in attendance as The Academy honours the best movies of the past year and the actors and actresses who starred in them. This year, there is no shortage of strong candidates who could take home an iconic statuette. To ensure that you are in the loop when the winners are announced, catch up on some of the top-nominated films before the show begins. Here are three must-watch Oscar-nominated movies:
La La Land
If you like star-studded casts, this is the movie for you. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling (a Canadian!) are the leads in this musical rom-com that tells the tale of two aspiring talents trying to make names for themselves in Hollywood. After great success at other award shows this winter, expectations are high for La La Land at the 89th Academy Awards. Don’t be surprised if it comes away with the Best Picture title – and many others.
Hidden Figures
Based on a true story, Hidden Figures depicts the challenges faced by three African-American women working for NASA in the 1960s. Taraji P Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe show how racism and sexism can be overcome in this inspiring, motivational and educational film that generated more revenue than any other 2017 Best Picture nominee. A favourite of movie-goers, expect Hidden Figures to take home some more accolades Sunday night.
Arrival
For all the sci-fi fans out there, Arrival is the movie to watch. Amy Adams plays an expert linguist who is tasked with the challenge of interpreting the language of aliens who have mysteriously landed on Earth, while navigating her own complicated relationships at the same time. The stunning visuals, the work of cinematographer Bradford Young, are appealing to movie buffs and casual viewers alike, and make Young a sure-fire favourite to receive the Best Cinematography award this year.