The Oscar nominations have been announced, and if you’re not a die-hard movie enthusiast, you may have only caught a glimpse of a few films vying for the prestigious award. As much of Canada faces a cold snap this weekend, it could be an ideal opportunity to catch up on the latest releases.
Let’s delve into the lineup of films contending for the Best Picture Academy Award this year and where you can view them.
**Bugonia**
**Plot:** Two conspiracy-obsessed young men abduct a high-powered CEO under the belief that she is an alien aiming to destroy the Earth.
**Cast:** Emma Stone as the CEO, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Alicia Silverstone, and comedian Stavros Halkias.
**Streaming:** Available for rental or purchase on Amazon Prime or Apple TV.
**F1**
**Plot:** A Formula One racing legend is lured out of retirement to mentor a young talented driver.
**Cast:** Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, and Kerry Condon.
**Streaming:** Accessible for streaming on Apple TV with a subscription or for rent/purchase on the same platform.
**Frankenstein**
**Plot:** Guillermo del Toro’s version of the classic gothic tale about a scientist who brings a creature to life, leading to catastrophic outcomes.
**Cast:** Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, and Mia Goth.
**Streaming:** Currently available on Netflix.
**Hamnet**
**Plot:** Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, the film portrays the family life of William Shakespeare and his wife, Anne Hathaway, coping with the loss of their son to the plague.
**Cast:** Paul Mescal as Shakespeare, Jessie Buckley as his wife.
**Availability:** Screening in theatres but not yet for home viewing.
**Marty Supreme**
**Plot:** Timothée Chalamet stars as a table tennis athlete in the 1950s who embarks on a challenging journey for success.
**Cast:** Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, and Kevin O’Leary.
**Streaming:** Not yet available for home streaming but showing in theatres.
**One Battle After Another**
**Plot:** Paul Thomas Anderson’s film features a washed-up revolutionary, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, who must save his daughter from an old enemy while living in a paranoid state.
**Cast:** Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Chase Infiniti, and Teyana Taylor.
**Streaming:** Watch on Crave or rent/buy via Amazon Prime or Apple TV.
**The Secret Agent**
**Plot:** Set in Brazil in 1977, the movie follows a technology expert fleeing from a dictator.
**Cast:** Wagner Moura.
**Availability:** Currently in theatres.
**Sentimental Value**
**Plot:** Two sisters reconnect with their estranged father, a film director, after their mother’s passing.
**Cast:** Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning, and Anders Danielsen Lie.
**Streaming:** Rent or buy on Apple TV or Amazon Prime.
**Sinners**
**Plot:** A vampire movie starring Michael B. Jordan, telling the tale of twin brothers returning home to open a nightclub, only to face unexpected challenges.
**Cast:** Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Wunmi Mosaku, Delroy Lindo, and Jack O’Connell.
**Streaming:** Available on Crave with a subscription or for rent/purchase on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
**Train Dreams**
**Plot:** Adapted from Denis Johnson’s novella, the film follows the life of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker, during a transformative period in early 20th-century America.
**Cast:** Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, and William H. Macy.
**Streaming:** Currently on Netflix.