Take a look at the 15 films including Belfast for Oscar hunt:
1. Belfast: Sir Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical film about a young boy’s childhood in Belfast. Caitriona Balfe, Jude Hill, Jamie Dornan, Ciaran Hinds Strong nominations are expected for best picture, director, screenplay, and acting, as well as best song for a Van Morrison song called Down To Joy.
2. “Licorice Pizza,” a coming-of-age drama directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is set in the San Fernando Valley in 1973. Cooper Hoffman (the late Philip Seymour Hoffman’s son), Bradley Cooper, Sean Penn, Maya Rudolph, Ben Stiller, John C. Reilly, Christine Ebersole, and newcomer Alana Haim are among the cast members.
3. The play “West Side Story” is set in New York City. Steven Spielberg relaunches the Broadway musical “Romeo and Juliet,” which was remade for the big screen for the first time in 1961 and went on to win 10 Awards Show, including Best Film. Ansel Elgort portrays Tony, while Rachel Zegler portrays Maria. Rita Moreno, who won an Award for her supporting role as Anita in the screenplay, now guides the younger players.
4. “Don’t Look Up” is a phrase that means “don’t look up.” Adam McKay wrote, produced, and directed this sci-fi black comedy, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence as a couple of low-level scientists who try to warn humanity that a speeding comet is poised to destroy the Earth. Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry, Ron Perlman, Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande, Cate Blanchett, and Meryl Streep are among the cast members.
5. The phrase “Being the Ricardos” is a play on words. Writer/director Aaron Sorkin recounts a year in the life of the married stars of the legendary comedy “I Love Lucy,” starring Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball and Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz. Among the cast members are J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Tony Hale, Alia Shawkat, Jake Lacy, and Clark Gregg.
6. The music “Swan Song” is about a bird. Mahershala Ali, a two-time Oscar winner, plays a happy couple who are diagnosed with a deadly illness. It is up to the user to select whether or not to produce an identical duplicate clone of themselves. The cast includes Naomie Harris, Awkwafina, Glenn Close, and Adam Beach.
7. “The Tender Bar” is a bar that caters to women. George Clooney directs the film, which is based on J.R. Moehringer’s 2005 memoir and is based on an updated screenplay by Oscar-winning writer William Monahan (“The Departed”). The story depicts a boy who fills in for his absent parent while interacting with his nephew (Ben Affleck) and bar patrons on Staten Island. The cast is completed by Lily Rabe, Christopher Lloyd, and Ron Livingston.
8. “The Matrix Resurrections” Lana Wachowski directs this fourth installment inspired on the 1999 sci-fi blockbuster that earned four-under Academy awards mixing, sound, audio effects, and special effects. Her biggest rival will most likely be “Dune.” Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Jada Pinkett Smith are among the returning castmates.
9. “Jordan’s Journal” Denzel Washington directs this thriller based on a true tale of Sergeant Charles Monroe King (Michael B. Jordan), an Iraq-deployed warrior. He resolves to keep loving and advise diary for his baby kid. Dana, his fiancée and son’s mother, comments on their deep love bond.
10. “Gucci House” Following on the heels of “The Last Duel,” filmmaker Ridley Scott directs this star-studded thriller starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Salma Hayek, and Al Pacino. Based on Sara Gay Forden’s novel, tells the narrative of the assassination of the head of the famed fashion powerhouse, played by Driver. It will be released on November 24th.
11. In this bleak Western, a rancher mercilessly torments his brother’s current bride and her kids. Starring in the film are Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and many others. It is guaranteed to garner nominations for best film, adapted screenplay, and acting, as it is one of the year’s finest movies. Only ladies have received nominations for best director, but Jane Campion of The Power of Dog is set to become the first woman to receive two nominations.
12. King Richard: Richard Williams, the father, and coach of tennis players Serena and Venus Williams is the subject of this biographical film. Will Smith, Saniyya Sidney, and Aunjanue Ellis Will Smith have never won an Academy Award, however, he has been nominated twice for his performances in Ali and The Pursuit of Happiness. This time, it appears like it will be third time fortunate, with many predicting Smith to win the best actor with a game, set, and match. The film is also anticipated to be nominated for Best Picture.
13. Dune: It’s a new version of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel about a nobleman’s son and his responsibility in protecting the galaxy’s most valuable material. Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya are among the cast members. It appears that Denis Villeneuve will be nominated for best picture and best director. Acting recognition is improbable. However, due to recognition in numerous technical categories such as cinematography, production design, soundtrack, and visual effects, it is feasible that it may still be one of the most nominated films overall.
14. Tick, Tick… Boom! A struggling theatrical composer rethinks his life and destiny as he approaches 30. Alexandra Shipp and Andrew Garfield. Its greatest prospects are likely to be Andrew Garfield in the best actor category and the best film category, which has been enlarged to a guaranteed ten nominations for 2022.
15. Spencer: It joins Princess Diana for Christmas with the Royal Family in Sandringham, despite the actuality that her wedding to Prince Charles is in trouble. While the film is not universally acclaimed, Kristen Stewart’s portrayal of the Queen of Wales has garnered tremendous acclaim, and she is a strong contender for the Academy Award for best actress.