The 93rd Academy Awards Ceremony that premieres this Sunday on April 25th will unfortunately be the least viewed show in Oscar history. It’s sad, but looking to be true. After an incredibly long Award Season (delayed 2+ Months due to COVID), the ceremony is likely not going to draw the viewing of the masses and its mostly because the nominations are a little too predictable.
Boring, would be another word for it. And there are a few reasons for it. While many anticipated movies that were due out in 2020 were delayed, we have also been talking about the same movies for a year plus, dragging out the details and predictions for months longer than necessary or warranted. No offense, but I really don’t want to hear more about “Nomadland” since we have been dissecting the film for at least twelve months.
But I digress because I personally will still be watching and you should too because honestly, what else are you going to be doing?
Here’s what to know about the show:
There is once again no Oscar Host. Following the backlash of Kevin Hart drama in 2019, The Oscars have opted to go host-less for the second year in a row. While we are operating through COVID-times, yes, there will still be a Red Carpet! However, the crowd in the auditorium will be significantly smaller. Only nominees, guests and presenters will be at the Award Show in person, limiting the crowds.
There will still be musical performances! As is tradition, the Best Song acts will still have a chance to perform on the stage during the course of the show. So far, H.E.R is scheduled to sing “Fight for You” from “Judas and the Black Messiah” as well as Leslie Odom Jr who will be singing “Speak Now” from “One Night in Miami.”
There is a long and celebrity-worthy list of presenters including Brad Pitt, Laura Dern, Joaquin Phoenix, Renee Zellwegger, Halle Berry, Don Cheadle, Bryan Cranston, Harrison Ford, Regina King, Marlee Matlin, Rita Moreno, Reese Witherspoon, Zendaya and 2020 best director winner Bong Joon-ho ("Parasite").
So what do you need to watch before the event? If you want to limit your gaze and want to watch the movies that will most likely earn the most awards, please follow below streaming recommendations and guides:
If You Want to Watch Films that Will Win:
1. “Nomadland” – Streaming on Hulu
2. “Judas and the Black Messiah” – Streaming on HBO Max
3. “Minari” – Streaming on Hulu
4. “The Father” – Streaming on Video on Demand
If you are looking for entertainment streaming options, I would direct you towards a completely different list. While these films might not win the most awards on Sunday, to me, these were the best of the group and will most definitely NOT put you to sleep…
If You Want to Watch Films You Will Enjoy:
1. "Promising Young Woman" – Streaming on Demand
2. “Sound of Metal” – Streaming on Amazon Prime
3. “Trial of the Chicago 7” – Streaming on Netflix
Looking to fill out a ballot? Here are my best predictions for winners in the major categories.
Performance by an actor in a leading role
Riz Ahmed in "Sound of Metal"
Chadwick Boseman in "Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom" * Likely Winner
Anthony Hopkins in "The Father" * Runner-Up
Gary Oldman in "Mank"
Steven Yeun in "Minari"
Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Sacha Baron Cohen in "The Trial of the Chicago 7" * Runner Up
Daniel Kaluuya in "Judas and the Black Messiah" * Likely Winner
Leslie Odom, Jr. in "One Night in Miami..."
Paul Raci in "Sound of Metal"
Lakeith Stanfield in "Judas and the Black Messiah"
Performance by an actress in a leading role
Viola Davis in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" - Likely Winner
Andra Day in "The United States vs. Billie Holiday"
Vanessa Kirby in "Pieces of a Woman"
Frances McDormand in "Nomadland" * Runner-Up
Carey Mulligan in "Promising Young Woman"
Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Maria Bakalova in "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" * Runner Up
Glenn Close in "Hillbilly Elegy"
Olivia Colman in "The Father" * Likely Winner
Amanda Seyfried in "Mank"
Yuh-Jung Youn in "Minari"
Achievement in directing
"Another Round" Thomas Vinterberg
"Mank" David Fincher
"Minari" Lee Isaac Chung * Runner Up
"Nomadland" Chloé Zhao * Likely Winner
"Promising Young Woman" Emerald Fennell
Best motion picture of the year
"The Father"
"Judas and the Black Messiah"
"Mank" * Runner Up
"Minari"
"Nomadland" * Likely Winner
"Promising Young Woman"
"Sound of Metal"
"The Trial of the Chicago 7"
Adapted screenplay
"Borat Subsequent Moviefilm:" * Runner Up
"The Father"
"Nomadland" * Likely Winner
"One Night in Miami..."
"The White Tigers"
Original screenplay
"Judas and the Black Messiah"
"Minari"
"Promising Young Woman" * Likely Winner
"Sound of Metal"
"The Trial of the Chicago 7" * Runner Up
It may be the fact that these movies were all released during 2020, and depressing year to say the least, but many, many of the films nominated this year to me weren’t good and a bit boring. Well, here’s looking to next year!
And that’s the sitch.
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