All articles tagged with #best picture
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Next Best Picture
The Producers Guild of America announced their 2025 nominations across various categories, highlighting potential contenders for the Oscars' Best Picture, with a strong overlap historically. The winners will be announced on February 28th, and the article discusses the significance of PGA nominations in predicting Oscar winners, along with current frontrunners and season trends.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by ABC News
The 2026 awards season features numerous top films nominated across various platforms, with key events like the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes kicking off the season. Notable nominees include 'One Battle After Another,' 'Sinners,' and 'Wicked: For Good,' available for streaming on HBO Max, Netflix, and in theaters, respectively, with many films also accessible for rent or purchase on digital platforms.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Deadline
'One Battle After Another' was named Best Picture by the National Society of Film Critics in 2025, also winning Best Director, Supporting Actress (Teyana Taylor), and Supporting Actor (Benicio del Toro), with the awards reflecting critical acclaim and Oscar potential.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Variety
The National Society of Film Critics awarded 'One Battle After Another' as Best Picture of 2025, along with multiple other honors including best director for Paul Thomas Anderson and acting awards for Teyana Taylor and Benicio del Toro. Ethan Hawke won Best Actor for 'Blue Moon,' and other awards recognized films in various categories, highlighting a year of films about revolution and solidarity.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
The National Society of Film Critics is currently voting on its annual awards for the best in film from the past year, with winners to be announced live as the results are updated, covering categories like best picture, director, and acting.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Gold Derby
One Battle After Another is emerging as a top contender for the Best Picture Oscar, with strong predictions and momentum across multiple categories, including Best Director and acting, following its successful opening weekend and critical acclaim.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Next Best Picture
The National Board of Review (NBR) has announced its 2024 winners, with "Wicked" taking Best Film and Jon M. Chu winning Best Director for the same movie. Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman won Best Actor and Actress for their roles in "Queer" and "Babygirl," respectively. The NBR, known for its eclectic choices, also recognized "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" for Outstanding Achievement in Stunt Artistry and "Nosferatu" for Cinematography. The group's selections are often compared with the AFI Top 10 list to gauge Best Picture consensus.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
The movie musical 'Wicked' is emerging as a potential contender for the Best Picture Oscar, despite initial skepticism due to its commercial nature. The film has received enthusiastic responses from audiences and industry guilds, and its darker, politically resonant themes may resonate with Academy voters. However, challenges remain, such as the preferential voting system and the fact that 'Wicked' is the first of a two-part series, which might lead voters to wait for the complete story before awarding it the top prize.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
As the Oscars approach, the race for Best Picture is heating up with a diverse array of contenders. Films like "Anora," "Blitz," and "The Brutalist" are generating buzz, while "Dune: Part Two" and "Wicked" are also strong contenders. The competition includes a mix of genres, from war dramas to animated features, and even sequels like "Gladiator II." With a variety of films vying for the top prize, the landscape is both unpredictable and exciting.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Outkick
Al Pacino blames Oscars producers for the awkward Best Picture announcement at the Oscars, stating that he was instructed to only announce the winner and not the nominees. The producers defended their decision, citing concerns about the show's length, but Pacino insists he did nothing wrong. Despite the controversy, the Academy Awards saw an increase in ratings for the second year in a row.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Al Pacino addresses the controversy surrounding his unconventional presentation of the Best Picture award at the 2024 Oscars, explaining that he was not asked to name the other nominees and that it was a creative decision by the producers to streamline the show. Pacino expressed empathy for those who felt slighted by the oversight and clarified that it was not his intention to omit the other films. The abrupt announcement of the winning film, "Oppenheimer," took some by surprise, but the Oscar producers defended their decision to forgo naming the other nominees to keep the show from running too long.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BuzzFeed News
Oscars producer Molly McNearney apologized for the confusion caused by Al Pacino's unconventional Best Picture reveal, explaining that it was a creative decision to save time and not have him announce the nominees. Al Pacino clarified that it was not his choice to skip the nominees.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by HuffPost
Al Pacino addressed the controversy surrounding his presentation of the best picture award at the Oscars, where he opened the winning envelope without naming the other nominated films. He clarified that it was not his intention to omit them, but a choice made by the producers. His casual approach and omission of nine out of ten films sparked confusion and social media chatter, but he expressed that he was honored to be part of the evening and chose to follow the producers' wishes for the award presentation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NME
Al Pacino addressed the controversial moment at the Oscars when he presented the award for Best Picture, skipping the traditional process of reading out the nominees and directly announcing "Oppenheimer." He apologized for any offense caused, explaining that it was a choice by the producers not to repeat the nominees, as they had been highlighted individually throughout the ceremony. Despite the slip-up, "Oppenheimer" won several awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Good Morning America
Al Pacino addressed the controversy surrounding his omission of naming all the best picture nominees at the 2024 Oscars, stating that it was a choice by the producers not to have them said again since they were highlighted individually throughout the ceremony. Pacino expressed his honor to be part of the evening and clarified that he followed the producers' wishes for presenting the award. He acknowledged the significance of being nominated at the Oscars and empathized with those who felt slighted by the oversight.