Discover the screenplay prepared by ‘Estadão’ with reviews and suggestions on the best options for feature films vying for the coveted golden statuette
The race for the Oscars has entered its decisive straight with the definition of the finalists, who will compete for the statuettes in the ceremony on March 12 in Los Angeles.
All everywhere at the same time, by the duo known as ‘The Daniels’, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, has become the overwhelming favorite with 11 nominations. The film, which was one of the surprises of the awards season and which divides opinion, is followed by Inisherin’s Banshees by Martin McDonagh and the German Nothing new on the front, by Edward Berger, each registering nine nominations. Elvis, by Baz Luhrmann, emerges as a great option also with eight nominations and behind The Fabelmans, by Steven Spielberg, with seven, and the super hit at the box office Top Gun: nonconformistwhich competes for six statuettes.
Follow interviews and reviews of leading candidates here, which will offer a safe path for your choices. Most of the feature films are available on streaming services, and some are showing in theaters or in the process of being released. Check the script here and get ready for the awards ceremony.
All new on the front – Netflix
Erich Maria Remarque’s 1928 novel adaptation won a new version directed by Edward Berger. The epic about the First World War shows the life of a teenager Paul, called to act on the front lines of the fight. The young man begins his military service in an idealistic and enthusiastic way, but is soon faced with the harsh reality of combat. Caderno 2 critic Luiz Carlos Merten compares the 1930 version with the current one.
Nominations – Best Film, Best International Film, Visual Effects, Score, Sound, Hair and Makeup, Cinematography, Production Design, Adapted Screenplay.
Avatar: The Path of Water – in theaters now
A continuation of the 2009 hit, the film follows Jake Sully and Ney’tiri, who have a well-formed family and do everything to stay together and stay safe. However, they must leave home and explore the lands of Pandora when an ancient threat resurfaces and Jake must wage a bitter war against humans.
Nominations – Best Picture, Sound, Best Visual Effects and Best Production Design.
Inisherin’s Banshees – theatrical release 2/2
On a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, longtime friends Pádraic (Colin Farrell) and Colm (Brendan Gleeson) hit an impasse when Colm unexpectedly ends their friendship. A stunned Pádraic, aided by his sister Siobhán (Kerry Condon) and troubled young islander Dominic (Barry Keoghan), struggles to mend their relationship. The film leads, alongside All everywhere at the same time the list of nominations for the SAG Awards.
Nominations: Best Film, Best Director (Martin McDonagh), Actor (Colin Farrell), Supporting Actor (Brendan Gleeson and Berry Keoghan), Supporting Actress (Kerry Condon), Original Screenplay, Score, Editing.
Elvis – on HBO Max
A deeper look at Elvis Presley’s (Austin Butler, Best Actor nominee) complex relationships with his family, his agent Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks), his fans and himself. The film takes a deep dive into the complex dynamic between singer Elvis and Parker spanning more than 20 years, from his inception to his unprecedented stardom. “If Elvis is Superman, Tom Parker is Lex Luthor,” said Baz Luhrmann, the film’s director.
Nominations: Best Film, Best Actor (Butler), Cinematography, Costumes, Editing, Makeup and Hairstyling, Art Direction and Sound.
Everything everywhere at once – for rent on Amazon Prime and Apple TV+
Evelyn Wang (Best Actress nominee Michelle Yeoh) is a woman who becomes involved in a multidimensional adventure that places the fate of all universes in her hands and also wonders who she is for herself and her family. For Caderno 2 critic Luiz Zanin Oricchio, the film expresses a crisis of creativity in current cinema.
Nominations: Best Film, Best Director (Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), Best Actress (Michelle Yeoh), Best Supporting Actor (Ke Huy Quan), Best Supporting Actress (Jamie Lee Curtis and Stephanie Hsu), Best Original Screenplay, Best soundtrack, best editing and best costumes.
The Fabelmans – In theaters now
Steven Spielberg’s latest film, which also earned him a nomination for best director, “it’s a love letter to his family – to his parents – and also a declaration of love for cinema”, according to himself.. playing in cinemas, The Fabelmans is loosely based on his story, with passages that actually happened in the director’s life: his mother’s extramarital affair and his meeting with John Ford, for example.
The film is already in the running for some awards: Best Director and Best Drama at the Golden Globes; and Best Young Actor (Gabriel LaBelle) at the Critics Choice Awards. The film is also up for Best Original Screenplay at the Baftas and Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture and Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (Paul Dano) at the SAG Awards.
Nominations: Best Film, Best Director (Steven Spielberg), Best Actress (Michelle Williams), Best Supporting Actor (Judd Hirsch), Best Original Screenplay, Best Score and Best Art Direction.
Tár – Opens in theaters this Thursday
The feature film about a conductor accused of harassment opens in theaters this Thursday 26. In addition to contending for the statuette for best film, Cate Blanchett, who plays the central character of the plot, is also competing for the award for best actress. Blanchett, who won the Volpi Cup for Female Acting and is considered the front-runner for the statuette, learned to speak German, conduct an orchestra and play the piano for her role.
Elected best film of 2022 by the critics associations of New York and Los Angeles and by the National Society of Film Critics, the film can guarantee the director Camp Todd his first Oscar after three other nominations. tar is also in the running for the Best Director and Best Original Screenplay awards at the BAFTAs.
Nominations: Best Film, Best Director (Todd Field), Best Actress (Cate Blanchett), Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Editing.
Top Gun: Maverick – Paramount+
the sequence of Top Gunswhich hit theaters 36 years after the first film, became a huge box office hit, topping over a billion dollars in revenue and becoming Cruise’s highest-grossing film of all time.
One of the highlights of Maverick, directed by Joseph Kosinski, is the reunion between the characters of Cruise and Val Kilmer. “Being able to bring him back into one of his most iconic roles and the scene with him and Tom was one of those experiences that I’ll never forget. Just two guys at the top play a scene that I think is very genuine.” said the director in an interview.
Nominations: Best Visual Effects, Best Original Song (Hold my hand), Best Editing and Sound
Triangle of Sadness – Previews February 16
“There is a little bit of everything in this film that is ambitious and fierce with regard to the hyper-capitalism of today’s world,” wrote Luiz Zanin in his review of the film which won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival last year. the long swede Reuben Ostlund it was the opening film of the Mostra Internacional de Cinema.
The film, which will premiere February 16 in theaters in Brazil, won the European film awards for best film last year, also guaranteeing the award for best screenplay and best actor to Zlatko Buric, who plays Dimitry.
Nominations: Best Film, Best Original Screenplay and Best Director (Ruben Ostlund).
Among women – Before 2/3
The film, directed by Sarah Polley and starring Frances McDormand, is inspired by the novel of the same name written by Canadian Miriam Toews and published in 2018. The film follows a group of women in an isolated religious colony, who struggle to reconcile their faith with a series of sexual assaults committed by men in the colony.
Among women also has actresses Rooney Mara, Claire Foy (who lived Queen Elizabeth II in the series The crown), Jessie Buckley, Ben Whishaw, Frances McDormand and Judith Ivey.
Nominations: Best Film and Best Adapted Screenplay
All about the 95th Academy Awards
When: it will be Sunday 12 March
Where is it: the ceremony will take place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles
Who: comedian and host Jimmy Kimmel will host
Where to watch: the TNT channel will broadcast the ceremony, as well as Globo via the Globoplay service, starting at 21:00 (Brasilia time)
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Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
