The 97th annual Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

It blows my sockets that Jean Simmons, who played Sister Sharon Falconer, didn't win or even get nominated.

I don't believe her performance gets as much credit because it isn't as showy as Burt Lancaster's title character or Jones' Lulu Bains but, in my opinion, it's probably the most complicated character in the film because everything about this character is based on ambiguity and how Simmons gradually conveys Sharon's less than wholesome visage.

Simmons' Sister Sharon is a morally ambiguous protagonist, a popular Evangelist with a successful road show but a dark past, very much inspired by Sister Aimee Semple McPherson. Her seemingly shiny and lovely personality being a cover for a ambitious and sexually voracious woman who starts to believe into her own delusions and becomes thirsty for Elmer as the story goes along.

It's still one of her best performances in Film. It's shocking Jean Simmons, with her range, only got nominated twice: Hamlet and The Happy Ending. Simmons didn't play bad girls much but whenever she played darker, amoral characters, like in this and Angel Face, she slayed the house boots down.

I saw this on Facebook and heard it was Robert Redford’s. Anyone know about this?

When ever I think about this - I can not understand how Tommy Lee won over Leonardo's performance. I think I remember actually thinking Leo was mentally challenged, because of the movie - because he acted so good.

What Tommy Lee did in The Fugitive comes NOWHERE near what Leo did in Whats Eating Gilbert Grape.

Frost/Nixon was realesed on October 15th of 2008 at London film festival and on December 8th of 2008 at United States and some parts of the world the following year. It made under imagine entertainment and StudioCanal and distrubited under Universal pictures. The film was directed and co-produced by Ron Howard and it's based on the real life autobiographical play with same name by Peter Morgan and starring Frank Langella and Michael Sheen. The film received acclaim from critics who praised the screenplay,acting and direction but underperformed at box office with 27m world wide against a budget of 25m.

Yeah the film doesn't has any culture relevant. I'm not exactly would had viewed, probably just meh consider the lineup of that year is consider as the weakest and generally none of the films here being above Meh. Also it's directed by Ron Howard

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Just curious. And if so, what did you honestly think of the film and Winslet's performance? Outside of popularity and buzz? Just your own personal opinion.

Personally, though not perfect, I liked the film a lot and thought the last act was absolutely incredible. And Kate Winslet was phenomenal. In my opinion, it is one of the best performances of the year. No question.

Which movie would you rather watch and why?

A comedy-drama called Somewhere with Elephants:

Three estranged brothers have two days to drive their autistic younger brother across the country to their mother’s funeral and break the news to him of her passing.

A fantasy-drama called Garden of Whispers:

A young woman journeys through 20 dramatic renderings of worldwide classical poems to try to solve a hidden meaning they form, which would reveal her horrible—but preventable—destiny.

Edit: Nickel Boys and The Room Next Door are options too! I don't know what to pick between the four. Hopefully someone on here can help me.

I have the opportunity to see only one (maybe two, if I cut it close) of these movies (because of other scheduling conflicts) next week before they leave theaters near me. Which one did you guys think was better and more essential to watch for Oscar nominations? Also which ones do you guys think will be easier to find come awards season if necessary for me to watch?

Thanks!

We’re planning on throwing an Oscar party this year for the first time ever. Would love suggestions and ideas of how we can make things cute and punny!!

So far what we’re planning:

1. Ballot prior to attending of winners
2. Red carpet
3. Having some kind of food but not sure what

This Tuesday, I can watch one of there at my local theater for free. I like to watch all best picture noms, leading actor, and supporting actor performances at the theater. I've heard some possible buzz for Anderson for The Last Showgirl. Help me pick!

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I was wondering what would happen if a child/ person under 18 is the lead but he is so exceptionally good that he deserves the Oscar’s. Because I read some where than you can only win mal/female lead when you’re older than 18 but what if someone you get than 18 should win. Does she just get skipped or does she than win best supporting actor or what?

Both won best supporting actors Oscars due to heavily being the veteran actor they most voters can get behind and riding the cocktails of the movies they were in

For those who use awards expert, it seems the favorites tab has expanded to some additional years. I’d love if more people added their lists, I’m very curious about the taste of this community specifically

I have seen almost none of them! I have no authority on the matter. I typically keep in the indie-and-international ocean but haven't kept up on this list. I am interested if any of you do have any insights on the matter. I may try to grab a few to watch this week just to expand my general viewing pool.

I know it's probably just that I'm in the anglosphere, but Kneecap has had so much of a presence. It feels weird to avoid it even if they don't give it the award - I'd be VERY surprised even though I love it personally.

Are they going to throw it to Emilia Perez so they can sweep it away from the 'major'awards.

Also, looking through this, India's submission looks hilarious. Very interested in a woman director's take on that sort of story.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_submissions_to_the_97th_Academy_Awards_for_Best_International_Feature_Film

I know I sound crazy. Right now, people are calling her the frontrunner. But I don't think her nomination (and win) are as locked up as people think.

1. There's been a trend of a "surefire" best actress contender missing out on a nomination. Margot Robbie for Barbie, Viola Davis for Woman King, Lady Gaga for House of Gucci. All three showed up at the precursors and were presumed "safe" for a nomination (Viola Davis maybe the shakiest one).

2. Despite the Oscars changing up their membership and going for some edgier films, they still fall back on nominating "oscar bait" performances, typically from biopics. Last year, Margot was snubbed in favor Annette Bening for Nyad. Viola Davis missed out in favor of Ana De Armas for Blonde. Jessica Chastain won for a paint-by-numbers biopic performance only 3 years ago. I can see the Academy picking a safe, oscar bait contender like Angelina Jolie for Maria (which like Nyad and Blonde is being pushed by Netflix).

3. The Substance is a phenomenal film, my favorite of 2024. But it's a weird movie. Is it going to turn off voters? Is it going to be divisive? The Academy membership still skews old, white, and male. Will they see it as too feminist? I can see them rejecting The Substance.

People calling Demi the frontrunner after a Golden Globe win feels premature. I'm old enough to remember Jim Carrey winning the Globe for The Truman Show and getting snubbed by the Oscars. I truly hope Demi gets nominated. She deserves it. But I'm still holding my breath.

From 2001 and onward there have been some great animated films that in ome way or another didn't manage to get recognition and even weren't submitted for consideration. Which of these films do you consider the worst case?

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This was one of the biggest snubs in oscar history. My opinion? Pure homophobia. Curious to know the opinions of others.

I'm honestly curious. I might do a part 2 just to add another 6 more. For me, it's tie between Godfather 1 & 2, but I'm going with the 1st because I have to.

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