And the Oscar Nominees Are …
For many, March is all about college basketball. But for movie lovers like us, this March is all about the Oscars®. We’ve been counting down the days to the announcement of the nominees and speculating which amazing movies will make the coveted Best Picture list — and return to the big screen as part of our AMC Best Picture Showcase.
Well the Academy Awards made the nominations official, and the Oscar nominees are…
Best Picture
AMC is proud to present nine of the Best Picture nominees back on the big screen as part of the AMC Best Picture Showcase from January 24th – March 12th. This year, seven of the nominees were selected as AMC Artisan Films, which recognizes films that are driven by innovators in cinema and encourage discussion, with fresh and diverse perspectives.
And as you would imagine, our Staff selected most of these nominees as our favorite movies of the year, but only one can win Best Picture.
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER
THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN
ELVIS
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
THE FABELMANS
TÁR
TOP GUN: MAVERICK
TRIANGLE OF SADNESS
WOMEN TALKING
Actor in a Leading Role
Austin Butler won a Golden Globe in January, and may appear to be the front-runner for the Actor in a Leading Role Academy Award as the King of Rock and Roll. Butler perfectly stepped into Elvis’ blue suede shoes in Baz Luhrman’s ELVIS, which was recognized as an AMC Artisan Film for its unique vision and compelling score.
Austin Butler,
Colin Farrell,
Brendan Fraser,
Paul Mescal,
Bill Nighy,
Actress in a Leading Role
Michelle Yeoh is making history as first Asian Actress in a Leading Role Nominee for her performance as Evelyn Wang in EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE. In the comedy, action adventure, Yeoh’s Evelyn is swept up into an insane adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led.
Cate Blanchett,
Ana de Armas, BLONDE
Andrea Riseborough, TO LESLIE
Michelle Williams,
Michelle Yeoh,
Actor in a Supporting Role
Brendan Gleeson and Barry Keoghan, both from Martin McDonagh’s Best Picture nominee THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN will face off for the golden statue in the Actor in a Supporting Role. The sleeper nominee within the category is Ke Huy Quan, from fan favorites THE GOONIES and INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM.
Brendan Gleeson,
Brian Tyree Henry, CAUSEWAY
Judd Hirsch,
Barry Keoghan,
Ke Huy Quan,
Actress in a Supporting Role
Angela Bassett was recognized with a nomination for Actress in a Supporting Role for her incredible performance as Queen Ramonda in BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER. Like its 2018 predecessor, BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER is one of those superhero movies that transcends the genre, with Bassett’s powerful and emotional performancs. During the month of February, you can see the Oscar nominee and BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER as part of our Black History Month Collection.
Angela Bassett,
Hong Chau,
Kerry Condon,
Jamie Lee Curtis,
Stephanie Hsu,
Directing
In 1978, Steven Spielberg received his first nomination in the Category of Directing for science fiction film, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND. This year, Spielberg received his ninth nomination and is the first person to receive nominations for Directing across six different decades. The 76 year old Hollywood icon, aims to bring home his third Oscar for his personal and most heartfelt film of his career, THE FABELMANS.
Martin McDonagh,
Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert,
Steven Spielberg,
Todd Field,
Ruben Östlund,
Don’t miss the Oscar-nominated films now playing at an AMC theatre near you. Get your tickets, and see who will win this March. All of the Best Picture nominees will be back on the big screen at our AMC Best Picture Showcase, get your tickets now!