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The Oscars are Sunday. Here’s what to catch up on.

Mar 7, 2024

Movie critics discuss the best picture nominees for the Oscars, highlighting diverse themes and storytelling approaches. They delve into impactful films like 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer', exploring creativity and emotional resonance in cinema. The podcast also explores unconventional perspectives on Holocaust films and female agency in transformative movies, analyzing director craft and film significance in Hollywood.

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Ann Hornaday

Janice Page

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Diverse storytelling in Oscars-nominated films reflects evolving movie landscape.

Critically acclaimed movies like Oppenheimer and Barbie resonate for their bold narratives.

Deep dives

Barbie and Oppenheimer Dominated the Movies Last Summer

Barbie and Oppenheimer were the standout movies last summer, garnering immense attention. These movies played a crucial role in reviving the theater experience post-pandemic, showcasing bold and original storytelling that resonated with global audiences.

Introduction

2min

Exploring Impactful Films and Oscar Contenders

19min

Unconventional Perspective on Holocaust Films

7min

Exploration of Female Agency and Identity in a Transformative Movie

4min

Analysis of Director Craft and Film Significance

2min

Exploring Diversity and Ambition in Best Picture Nominees

5min

Today, we talk about the movies that have been nominated for best picture at the Oscars; what to see, what to skip and what we loved, ahead of the awards Sunday night.

There are 10 films nominated this year for an Academy Award for best picture. From big blockbusters to quiet tales of domesticity, the movies span a wide variety of topics and capture what our movie critics call a diverse year for the types of stories we’re seeing on the big screen.

Today, Washington Post movie critic Ann Hornaday and movies editor Janice Page come on the show to talk about their favorite films this year, what you should try to watch before the Oscars on Sunday and what this lineup of films could indicate for the years ahead.

And if you’re still hoping to catch up on a few nominations we discuss in this episode before Sunday, The Post has you covered. Take our quiz to get a personalized listening itinerary.

Today’s show was produced by Ariel Plotnick. It was edited and mixed by Ted Muldoon.

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The Oscars are Sunday. Here’s what to catch up on.

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Barbie and Oppenheimer Dominated the Movies Last Summer

Oppenheimer Stands Out as a Best Picture Contender

Exploring Small Relationship Dramas That Leave a Lasting Impact

Killers of the Flower Moon: A Powerful Tale with Lengthy Execution

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