While much of the discussion around the 88th Academy Awards has been centered on what was not nominated, there are still eight films up for the Best Picture prize. To help you get familiar with these eight films, we’ve put together the following guide.
There are many similarities between the films, both thematically and behind the scenes. Nearly all of them are about survival and getting acclimated to a new setting. They are all either based on previous material or true events. Some of them are visual marvels, while others focus on the performances of their casts.
Three of the eight films are directed by filmmakers who have already made movies to win Best Picture. All five of the Best Director nominees are also in the Best Picture category. One film was even directed by the same man that made last year’s Best Picture winner.
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Anyway, let’s dive through the eight films that the Academy has deemed worthy of a Best Picture nomination.