The nominations for the Oscars’ 2019 are out. Which means we now have a fresh list of fantastic films to binge-watch. Here is a handy list of the best of 2018 that’ll ensure smooth-sailing through 2019.
1. Black Panther
The Marvel rendition of Lion King was received massively well by audiences and critics alike.
Nominated for: Best Picture, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Production Design, Original Score, and Costume Design.
2. BlacKkKlansman
Based on a true story, the film explores racism against African-Americans in the 1970s and touches upon uncomfortable subjects like the infamous Ku Klux Klan.
Nominated for: Best Picture, Supporting Actor, Best Director, Adapted Screenplay, Film Editing, Original Score.
3. Bohemian Rhapsody
The story of ‘Queen’ in motion picture form and Freddy Mercury brought to life by Rami Malek’s flawless performance.
Nominated for: Best Picture, Lead Actor, Film Editing, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing.
4. The Favourite
A period drama that explores the aristocratic politics of 18th century England through its edgy and nuanced female cast.
Nominated for: Best Picture, Lead Actress, Supporting Actress, Best Director, Original Screenplay, Cinematography, Film Editing, Production Design, Costume Design
5. Green Book
Set in 1960s America, the film tells the story of friendship between a bouncer and a pianist and their bond beyond class.
Nominated for: Best Picture, Lead Actor, Supporting Actor, Original Screenplay, Film Editing
6. Roma
The film narrates the story of a working-class woman in 1970s Mexico.
Nominated for: Best Picture, Lead Actress, Supporting Actress, Director, Original Screenplay, Cinematography, Best Foreign Language Film, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Production Design
7. A Star Is Born
Remade a few times this timeless film tells the story of stardom and the baggage that comes with it.
Nominated for: Best Picture, Lead Actor, Lead Actress, Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Best Foreign Language Film, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Production Design
8. Vice
Dick Cheney’s life told as a gripping tale of Washington politics.
Nominated for: Best Picture, Lead Actor, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Director, Original Screenplay, Film Editing
9. Cold War
A story of star-crossed love set against the backdrop of the Cold War in the 1950s.
Nominated For: Best Director, Cinematography, Best Foreign Language Film
10. Incredibles 2
The sequel to the hit 2004 ensemble superhero film that brings back the same magic and charm.
Nominated For: Best Animated Feature
11. Isle of Dogs
A boy’s journey to find his lost dog takes him on an unexpected adventure.
Nominated For: Best Animated Feature, Original Score
12. Mirai
The heartwarming story of a boy who travels through time to meet his ancestors.
Nominated For: Best Animated Feature
13. Ralph Breaks the Internet
In this sequel to Wreck It Ralph, best friends Ralph and Vanellope go on a new adventure through a recently installed ‘Wifi’ router in the arcade.
Nominated For: Best Animated Feature
14. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
A unique take on another rendition of Spiderman, the film serves as the prefect primer for the Spider-Verse uninitiated.
Nominated For: Best Animated Feature
15. Never Look Away
Set in the post-Nazi era the film tells the story of an artist who is traumatised by his troubled past.
Nominated for: Cinematography, Best Foreign Language Film
16. Free Solo
Based on climber Alex Honnold as he becomes the first person to free solo climb Yosemite’s 3,000ft high El Capitan Wall.
Nominated for: Best Documentary Feature
17. Minding the Gap
The film explores the bond between three young men, their families, and the responsibilities of adulthood.
Nominated for: Best Documentary Feature
18. RBG
The story of the extraordinary life of US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her legal legacy.
Nominated for: Best Documentary Feature
19. Lifeboat
A woman’s life takes an unexpected turn after she rescues a refugee woman who gives her an insight into her dark past.
Nominated for: Best Documentary Short Subject
20. Period. End of Sentence
The true story of women in rural India and their strife with the menstruation stigma.
Nominated for: Best Documentary Short Subject
Binge away, netizens!
