As the glitzy, star-studded Oscar season rolls around again—amidst chaotic wildfires in LA and a heap of award-worthy flicks—it’s time to ponder a pressing question: which among this year’s Best Picture nominees truly deserves the coveted golden statue? With ten films strutting their stuff, from gut-wrenching dramas to dazzling spectacles, the debates are already heating up. This year’s list has certainly sparked its fair share of controversy, with notable snubs—yes, I’m looking at you, Denis Villeneuve and Denzel Washington—sending the film community into a bit of a tizzy. But let’s face it, surprises can be delightful too! Who would’ve thought Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong would get their moment in the sun for The Apprentice, right? So, gather ’round, cinephiles! It’s time to dive into the mix and cast your vote on which film should take home the gold! You might just have a strong opinion on what deserves to be crowned the best—am I right? Join in on the conversation and share your thoughts! LEARN MORE.
Of the ten movies nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars this year, what’s the most deserving?
Despite the tragic Los Angeles wildfires, Oscar season is in full swing. This week saw the nominees revealed, and while there were certainly a number of snubs, such as Denis Villeneuve getting passed over for directing Dune Part Two, Denzel Washington not getting any love for Gladiator II, and Angelina Jolie being shut out of the best actress race for Maria, there were some good surprises too. For me, one of the best was seeing Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong get recognized for their terrific work in The Apprentice, even if the film’s subject matter made it a hot potato.
I was also happy to see The Substance get recognized in several major categories, including best actress, picture and director, while The Brutalist was able to overcome that silly AI scandal to emerge a front-runner. On Friday’s live stream, our host Kier Gomes gave you his two cents on the nominees (you can watch the stream embedded above), but now we’re turning it over to you! Which of the ten nominees for Best Picture deserves to take the prize? Take the poll below and let us know!