It's Oscar season, and while the Academy has always been a contentious institution, this year's nominees have brought out both excitement and disappointment. On one hand, it's astonishing to see Park Chan-wook's "No Other Choice" – a dark comedy that leans heavily into its Coen Brothers-inspired style – missing out on several major categories. It's hard not to feel that the snubs are a reflection of the Academy's often-out-of-touch approach.
Another glaring omission is Yngvill Kolset Haga and Avy Kaufman, the casting directors for "Sentimental Value", which has all its leads nominated for acting awards but no nods for their work. It's jarring to think that the Oscars, in theory, celebrate exceptional craftsmanship, yet overlook the very people who make those films possible.
On the other hand, there are some truly deserving recognition for William H. Macy, Felicity Jones, and Joel Edgerton, whose performances in "Train Dreams" are nothing short of breathtaking. Jafar Panahi's direction of "It Was Just an Accident" is also noteworthy, as is Paul Mescal's work in "Hamnet".
As the Academy gears up for its annual extravaganza, it's clear that there's no one-size-fits-all solution to what makes a film "best". Some will win awards for their technical prowess or commercial appeal, while others might be recognized for their artistic merit or cultural significance. And that's exactly why we need an open and honest discussion about the Oscars – to understand where they succeed and where they fall short.
So, if you're looking to catch up on some of this year's most compelling films before the big show, here are a few must-see recommendations. From "Sinners", which is poised for a historic sweep despite its genre classification, to Timothée Chalamet's mesmerizing performance in "Marty Supreme", there's no shortage of exceptional storytelling to explore.
At the end of the day, making a movie is an incredible feat that deserves our appreciation and respect. These artists have given us pieces of forever that will continue to inspire and move us long after the credits roll.
Another glaring omission is Yngvill Kolset Haga and Avy Kaufman, the casting directors for "Sentimental Value", which has all its leads nominated for acting awards but no nods for their work. It's jarring to think that the Oscars, in theory, celebrate exceptional craftsmanship, yet overlook the very people who make those films possible.
On the other hand, there are some truly deserving recognition for William H. Macy, Felicity Jones, and Joel Edgerton, whose performances in "Train Dreams" are nothing short of breathtaking. Jafar Panahi's direction of "It Was Just an Accident" is also noteworthy, as is Paul Mescal's work in "Hamnet".
As the Academy gears up for its annual extravaganza, it's clear that there's no one-size-fits-all solution to what makes a film "best". Some will win awards for their technical prowess or commercial appeal, while others might be recognized for their artistic merit or cultural significance. And that's exactly why we need an open and honest discussion about the Oscars – to understand where they succeed and where they fall short.
So, if you're looking to catch up on some of this year's most compelling films before the big show, here are a few must-see recommendations. From "Sinners", which is poised for a historic sweep despite its genre classification, to Timothée Chalamet's mesmerizing performance in "Marty Supreme", there's no shortage of exceptional storytelling to explore.
At the end of the day, making a movie is an incredible feat that deserves our appreciation and respect. These artists have given us pieces of forever that will continue to inspire and move us long after the credits roll.
. I mean, Park Chan-wook's "No Other Choice" getting snubbed is a joke 
. And what's up with Yngvill Kolset Haga and Avy Kaufman not even getting nominations? They're the ones who make the films happen, right? 
It's like they just magically appeared out of thin air to cast those talented actors 
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. One person's masterpiece is another person's mess. I mean, who gets to decide what's "best" anyway? 
. And at the end of the day, it's not like any of these films are going to change your life or anything 
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. Like, have you seen the list of nominees? It's all just a bunch of familiar faces 
. Where's the innovation? Where's the risk-taking? 
Just my two cents, but I'm not exactly holding my breath for anything groundbreaking coming out of Tinseltown 
how do you overlook the people who make those films happen?! anyway, there are some real winners this year like william h macy and felicity jones in "train dreams" 
and paul mesecal's performance in "hamnet" is like wow 
so yeah let's just get ready for the oscars and celebrate all the amazing movies out there 
BUT AT THE SAME TIME I LOVE WILLIAM H. MACY AND FELICITY JONES IN TRAIN DREAMS, THEY ARE ACTING GODZILLA 
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Meanwhile, those casting directors behind "Sentimental Value" are quietly doing their thing, making magic happen without getting any recognition 
The key takeaway is, there's no one definition of 'best'. What matters is we're having a conversation about art and its value 
So let's give it up for the filmmakers and the artists – they're pushing boundaries and creating something new every time out 
. and what's up with casting directors not getting any love? avy kaufman is literally the real MVP behind some of this year's films 
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at least some people like william h macy, felicity jones, and joel edgerton got some well-deserved love 
They bring so much to the films they work on, and it's wild that they're not getting more recognition 
And Jafar Panahi's direction of "It Was Just an Accident" is pure perfection 
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We need more open and honest discussions about the winners and losers (aka snubs 
But no, they're too busy playing favorites and focusing on the A-listers. And don't even get me started on the snubs... Park Chan-wook's "No Other Choice" was robbed 
. What's wrong with a dark comedy that's actually funny for once? Give me a break! 