Oscar Nominees 2022
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The Power of the Dog is nominated for: Best Picture, Best Actor (Benedict Cumberbatch), Best Supporting Actress (Kirsten Dunst), Best Supporting Actor (Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee), Best Director (Jane Campion), Best Original Score, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Film Editing and Best Sound
Set in Montana in the 1920s, Phil, an arrogant rancher, responds with mocking cruelty when his brother marries a widow with a teenage son. As Phil proceeds to mercilessly torment them, he becomes exposed to the unexpected.
Cinematographer Ari Wegner is the second woman ever to be nominated for Best Cinematography and a potential victory would be a historical success for equality. “The Power of the Dog” is available on Netflix.
Dune is nominated for: Best Picture, Best Original Score, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Film Editing and Best Sound
Based on the groundbreaking novel by Frank Herbert, Dune follows Paul Atreides, a gifted youth, who is born with a destiny beyond his understanding and must journey to the most dangerous planet in the universe to save his family and people.
The 1984 rendition of Dune was nominated for only one Oscar. This film was nominated for ten, including Best Picture and Best Visual effects.
Belfast is nominated for: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Ciarán Hinds), Best Supporting Actress (Judi Dench), Best Director (Kenneth Branagh), Best Original Score, Best Original Screenplay and Best Sound
When The Troubles (a conflict in Colonial Ireland) seize Belfast, nine-year-old Buddy and his family must make a difficult decision: stay and fight for their home or leave. This sad, dramatic comedy explores the true meaning of home.
“Belfast” is semi-autobiographical and is loosely based on director Kenneth Branagh’s experience growing up in Ireland during the period of civil war. Many have said Branagh has earned a nomination for best director because of this film’s uniqueness and nostalgia.
West Side Story is nominated for: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress (Ariana Debose), Best Director (Steven Spielberg), Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design and Best Sound
A modern musical that takes Romeo and Juliet and drops them into the harsh streets of the Upper West Side. As rival street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks battle for dominance behind the scenes, Maria and Tony find themselves drawn together despite belonging to opposing sides.
Ariana Debose has been nominated for her supporting role as Anita in Stephen Speilberg’s remake. Exactly 60 years ago, Rita Moreno won an Oscar for the same role. Watch “West Side Story’’ on Disney+ on March 2.
King Richard is nominated for: Best Picture, Best Actor (Will Smith), Best Supporting Actress (Aunjanue Ellis), Best Original Score, Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing
Equipped with only his wits and a 78-page plan, Richard Williams is determined to secure his daughters, Venus and Serena, a place in tennis history, despite the odds.
This movie highlights the importance of the Williams sisters’ success and how they made history despite gender and racial barriers.
Don’t Look Up is nominated for: Best Picture, Best Editing, Best Original Score, Best Original Score and Best Film Editing
The world is turned upside down when two astronomers discover a comet that will cause global extinction, but here’s the real problem: nobody cares. This apocalyptic comedy is a satirical critique of society, politics and human self-interest, and has an important message that is relevant today. Watch “Don’t Look Up” on Netflix.
Honourable Mentions:
Encanto, Nightmare Alley, Coda, Licorice Pizza, The Tragedy of Macbeth, Tick...Tick…Boom, Being the Ricardo’s and Spencer.