With the most anticipated film awards ceremony this Sunday, the 89th Academy Awards will see some of the best films in the recent years’ fight for the big awards. Amongst the powerful stories are some of Hollywood’s best examples of cinematography and storytelling.
Hidden Figures
This critically acclaimed film could win the big award this Sunday. With critics giving positive feedback on its powerful telling of the story of a team mathematicians comprised of African-American women working for NASA in the beginnings of the American space program. Although it has only three nominations, its impact is undeniable.
- Best Picture
- Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
- Actress in a Supporting Role (Octavia Spencer)
Moonlight
This film is a big contender to sweep the majority of the awards; its story self-discovery resonating throughout audiences and critics alike. Moonlight has been nominated for eight academy awards such as:
- Cinematography
- Directing
- Film Editing
- Music (Original Score)
- Best Picture
- Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
- Actor in a Supporting Role (Mahershala Ali)
- Actress in a Supporting Role (Naome Harries).
La La Land
With leading actors Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, La La Land is a big contender to win Best Picture at the Oscars. Nominated for 12 awards, the film was extremely well received by critics and audiences, utilising sound and cinematography in stunning ways.
- Directing
- Film Editing
- Music (Original Score)
- Best Picture
- Production Design
- Sound Editing
- Sound Mixing
- Writing (Original Screenplay)
- Actor in a Leading Role
- Actress in a Leading Role
- Cinematography
- Costume Design
Manchester by the Sea
The touching story of an uncle caring for his nephew after his brother dies was hailed as one of 2016’s best films by a wide number of critics. With Casey Affleck receiving universal praise, Kenneth Lonergan’s film could easily sweep up all the awards it’s been nominated for.
- Directing
- Best Picture
- Writing (Original Screenplay)
- Actor in a Leading Role (Casey Affleck)
- Actor in a Supporting Role (Lucas Hedges)
- Actress in a Supporting Role (Michelle Williams)
Hacksaw Ridge
Andrew Garfield is Army Medic Desmond T Doss, who refused to kill people during the Battle of Okinawa. He was also the first man in American history to be awarded a Medal of Honor without ever firing a shot.
Mel Gibson’s Hacksaw Ridge is a powerful tale of a true WWII story, and one which has earned the film several Oscars nominations:
- Directing
- Film Editing
- Best Picture
- Sound Editing
- Sound Mixing
- Actor in a Leading Role (Andrew Garfield)
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