As Hollywood’s biggest nights, the Oscars, came and went. Who won? Who lost? Who watched? Not us. And more importantly, who will trip on the red carpet? With so many films to choose from, the Academy had a tough job ahead of them. Did they pick the popular crowd-pleaser, the critical darling, or the one with the most impressive CGI? One thing was for certain: the speeches were long, the jokes were awkward, and the orchestra ran people off better than grandma’s casserole. So grab some popcorn, sit back, we got a list of Academy-Award Winning and nominated movies to enjoy this weekend with VidAngel!
Everything Everywhere All At Once
Everything Everywhere All At Once is a mind-bending sci-fi comedy film that follows a woman named Mei, played by Michelle Yeoh, An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save what’s important to her by connecting with the lives she could have led in other universes. She discovers she is connected to multiple parallel universes and must team up with her alternate selves to save the multiverse from collapsing. Directed by the Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), the film promises to be a wild and imaginative ride.
Oscars Won:
Actor in a Supporting Role – “Everything Everywhere All At Once” – Ke Huy Quan
Actress in a Leading Role – “Everything Everywhere All At Once” – Michelle Yeoh
Actress in a Supporting Role – Jamie Lee Curtis
Directing – “Everything Everywhere All At Once” – Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert
Film Editing – “Everything Everywhere All At Once” – Paul Rogers
Nominations:
Actress in a Supporting Role – “Everything Everywhere All At Once” – Stephanie Hsu
Costume Design – “Everything Everywhere All At Once” – Shirley Kurata
Music (Original Score) – “Everything Everywhere All At Once” – Son Lux
Music (Original Song) – THIS IS A LIFE – from “Everything Everywhere All at Once”; Music by Ryan Lott, David Byrne and Mitski; Lyric by Ryan Lott and David Byrn
Best Picture – “Everything Everywhere All At Once” – Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert and Jonathan Wang, Producers
Writing (Original Screenplay) – “Everything Everywhere All At Once” – Written by Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert
Available to filter with VidAngel for rent/purchase through Amazon Video or Showtime through Amazon Add-On Subscriptions.
The Whale
A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.
Oscars Won:
Actor in Leading Role – “The Whale” – Brendan Fraser
Makeup and Hairstyling – “The Whale” – Adrien Morot, Judy Chin and Anne Marie Bradley
Nominations:
Actress in Supporting Role – “The Whale” – Hong Chau
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Top Gun: Maverick
Top Gun: Maverick is the sequel to the classic 1986 film “Top Gun,” starring Tom Cruise as the iconic pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. Set decades after the original, the film sees Maverick returning as a flight instructor and grappling with his own past while training a new generation of pilots.
Oscars Won:
Sound – “Top Gun: Maverick” – Mark Weingarten, James H. Mather, Al Nelson, Chris Burdon and Mark Taylor
Nominations:
Film Editing – “Top Gun: Maverick” – Eddie Hamilton
Music (Original Song) – HOLD MY HAND – from “Top Gun: Maverick”; Music and Lyric by Lady Gaga and BloodPop
Best Picture – “Top Gun: Maverick” – Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie, David Ellison and Jerry Bruckheimer, Producers
Visual Effects – “Top Gun: Maverick” – Ryan Tudhope, Seth Hill, Bryan Litson and Scott R. Fisher
Writing (Adapted Screenplay) – “Top Gun: Maverick” – Screenplay by Ehren Kruger and Eric Warren Singer and Christopher McQuarrie; Story by Peter Craig and Justin Marks
Available to filter with VidAngel for rent/purchase through Amazon Video or Paramount + through Amazon Add-On Subscriptions. On March 24th it will be available through Prime Video!
All Quiet on the Western Front
All Quiet on the Western Front is a timeless war drama based on the novel by Erich Maria Remarque, telling the story of a group of young German soldiers during World War I. Directed by Lewis Milestone and released in 1930, the film remains a powerful anti-war statement and a landmark of cinema.
Oscars Won:
Cinematography -“All Quiet on the Western Front” – James Friend
International Feature Film – “All Quiet on the Western Front” – Germany
Music (Original Score) – “All Quiet on the Western Front” – Volker Bertelmann
Production Design – “All Quiet on the Western Front” – Production Design: Christian M. Goldbeck; Set Decoration: Ernestine Hipper
Nominations:
Makeup and Hairstyling – “All Quiet on the Western Front” Heike Merker and Linda Eisenhamerová
Best Picture – “All Quiet on the Western Front” – Malte Grunert, Producer
Sound – “All Quiet on the Western Front” – Viktor Prášil, Frank Kruse, Markus Stemler, Lars Ginzel and Stefan Korte
Visual Effects – “All Quiet on the Western Front” – Frank Petzold, Viktor Müller, Markus Frank and Kamil Jafar
Writing (Adapted Screenplay) – “All Quiet on the Western Front” – Screenplay – Edward Berger, Lesley Paterson & Ian Stokell
Available to filter with VidAngel through Netflix.
Tár
Renowned musician Lydia Tár is days away from recording the symphony that will elevate her career. However, Lydia’s elaborate facade begins to unravel, revealing dirty secrets and the corrosive nature of power.
Nominations:
Cinematography – “Tár” – Florian Hoffmeister
Directing – “Tár” – Todd Field
Film Editing – “Tár” – Monika Willi
Best Picture – “Tár” – Todd Field, Alexandra Milchan and Scott Lambert, Producers
Writing (Original Screenplay) – “Tár” – Written by Todd Field
Available to filter with VidAngel for rent/purchase through Amazon Video.
GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S PINOCCHIO
During the rise of fascism in Mussolini’s Italy, a wooden boy brought magically to life struggles to live up to his father’s expectations.
Oscars Won:
Animated Feature Film – “GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S PINOCCHIO” – Guillermo del Toro, Mark Gustafson, Gary Ungar and Alex Bulkley.
Available to filter with VidAngel through Netflix.
The Sea Beast
The life of a legendary sea monster hunter is turned upside down when a young girl stows away on his ship.
Nominations:
Animated Feature Film – “The Sea Beast” – Chris Williams and Jed Schlanger
Available to filter with VidAngel through Netflix.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is a mystery thriller directed by Rian Johnson and starring Kate Hudson, Daveed Diggs, and Madelyn Cline. The film follows a woman investigating the disappearance of her best friend, only to uncover a sinister web of secrets and lies that threaten to unravel her own life.
Nominations:
Writing (Adapted Screenplay) – “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” – Written by Rian Johnson
Available to filter with VidAngel through Netflix.
Causeway
Lynsey, a U.S. soldier, experiences a traumatic brain injury during her tour in Afghanistan which forces her to return home. She struggles to return to her daily life with her mother as she waits for her eventual redeployment.
Nominations:
Actor in a Supporting Role – “Causeway” – Brian Tyree Henry
Available to filter with VidAngel through Apple TV+
