The year 2024 will be remembered for the revival of the film industry to a whole new level, which is expected to carry over to the Oscars. From purely entertaining productions such as Godzilla and Kong: A New Empireeven such nostalgic curiosities as Bitelkus Bitelhus. That, having gone through extraordinary adaptations such as Wicked. The truth is that these were months of a fruitful collection of premieres. which span a variety of genres and backgrounds.
But they all agree on the same scenario. Demonstrate that after years of inconvenience, crisis and unfavorable circumstances, the film industry is regaining its luster. Moreover, he is willing to take any risks, be it in choosing stories to show on the big screen, in how to tell them, and even in aesthetics. Anything that shows obvious evolution in the seventh art, worthy of deepening and glorifying.
Which, of course, leads to films that are sure to make history in the awards season that has just begun. To explore this topic, we leave you with ten films worth considering for the Oscars. From modern science fiction classics to an atypical love story. All in order to better understand a year that left behind a lesson: cinema can always reinvent itself and show your quality, as has happened in recent months.
Complete stranger
Director James Mangold brings the cinematic biography of singer Bob Dylan to the big screen with a visual experiment and script. Based on the book Dylan goes electric! (2015) by Elias Wald, the story tells the story of one of the outstanding singers of the 20th century, from his first successes to his achievement of fame.
But rather than being a compilation of artistic achievements, the script, written by Mangold and Jay Cox, explores his enigmatic personality. What makes the film a reflection of the musical culture of almost five decades. Considered one of the releases of the year, it could give Timothée Chalamet an Oscar nomination. who plays Dylan, and one for Mangold as the screenwriter.
Anora
Sean Baker turns a tragic romance into a tale of pain and hopelessness that could earn him his first Oscar nomination as a director. Especially because Anora It challenges the conventions of drama, addressing themes such as classism, rejection, and even emotional suffering. Anything, from an honest point of view, that converts the film was one of the season’s greatest surprises.
Aside from Baker’s more-than-possible nomination, this could also be Maika Madison’s chance to get one as an actress. Her portrayal of a young prostitute with a huge heart and strong will is touching and intriguing. How did the actress’s performance turn out? one of the critics’ favorites in recent months.
Brutalist
This period drama from Brady Corbett surprised us with its ability to combine pain and careful exploration of talent in the same setting. The story of architect Laszlo Toth (Adrien Brody) and his journey through surviving a post-war concentration camp is sure to move. But the script, which the director also wrote together with Mona Fastvold, shies away from melodrama with a gritty and witty tale of pain.
The film became one of the favorites of specialized critics. In particular, after participating in the Venice International Film Festival, where it received almost unanimous recognition. Both director and actor Adrien Brody are expected to be nominated for Oscars. Also that the full-length film was among the ten best films of the year. for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Nosferatu
This gothic oddity could overcome the Academy’s prejudice against horror films and become one of the year’s big winners. On the one hand, Robert Eggers managed to transform redo from the 1922 classic, a sinister, meticulous and detailed work about desire. Also to achieve turn the vampire into the embodiment of desire and spiritual insatiability.
On the other hand, it is a carefully crafted work with sumptuous production that could achieve considerable recognition on its artistic merits. Eggers is expected to receive a nomination for best director. Also, the film could take a place in the top ten of the year. To this should be added, recognition of Lily-Rose Depp in the category “Best Actress”.
The Last Dancer
Gia Coppola’s film surprised critics with its cautious look at loss, disappointment and despair. All through a dancer (played by Pamela Anderson) who must face the future. after the show that was the center of his life had to be canceled.
Although the story has its ups and downs and is less compelling than expected, Anderson’s performance won over critics. So there is significant probability that she receives a Best Actress nomination.
Another person
Sebastian Stan (Bucky in the Marvel Cinematic Universe) surprises with his performance in this fable of modern vanity. But more than that, he achieves a touching level of depth playing a man who has to deal with prejudice and discrimination due to their appearance.
Director Aaron Shimberg manages to explore the story without turning it into melodrama or leaving behind moralistic arguments. Instead, the film brilliantly reflects on various themes such as pain, rejection and self-esteem, with a subtle sense of humor. What might be worth it is a nomination as best director for Schimberg and one as best actor for Sebastian Stan.
Maria
Pablo Larraín concludes his trilogy about important women of modern history with a biography of opera singer Maria Callas. But before you incline to look at the pain of the figure or the scandalous love, He does this through his most intimate, strong and humane side.
The result is a brilliant look at fame, recognition and loss. What does he offer to actress Angelina Jolie, who plays the diva? Beautiful song— an opportunity to delve deeper into a complex and complex personality. Which could have earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.
sing sing
Director Greg Kvedar turns this prison drama into a statement of optimism and redemption that is surprising in its subtlety. Especially when he manages to transform the harsh living conditions in the titular prison, in recreation about adversity and the ability to overcome it.
But it was Colman Domingo’s performance as one of the prisoners seeking to find humanity within the concrete walls that earned the film plaudits. So it’s likely that the actor will receive a Best Actor nomination.
Wicked
The film adaptation of the Broadway musical became one of the films of the year. Moreover, the film has attracted the attention of specialized critics thanks to its meticulous script, superb soundtrack and performances. Which is why some media outlets thought she might beone of the most nominated films of the year at the upcoming Oscar ceremony.
From Jon M. Chu’s direction through the performances of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande to the solidity of being a work independent from the original. The truth is that the film could get nominations for its actresses, perhaps its music and even one, as the best film of the most important night in cinema.
Emilia Perez
This combination of musical, drama and comedy is one of the most revolutionary decisions of a year full of atypical premises. The story of a drug dealer who decides to finally accept his identity through gender confirmation surgery seems mysterious. But both works directed by Jacques Audiard, cAs with actress Carla Sofia Gascón, they make this film a happy rarity.
Emilia Perez surprises, halfway between a delicate premise about finding your own path and an exploration of modern evil. And it is likely that the historic nomination will cost the Spanish one.Carla Sofia Gascon won Best Actress and Selena Gomez won Best Supporting Actress.
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