Did they deserve a nod? A review of the Oscars 8 best picture nominees.
Nabeeha Anwar | Illustration Editor
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This year’s 93rd Academy Awards include more diversity than in previous years, with 16 out of the 24 acting nominees being people of color.
Of the eight films nominated in the best picture category, there are several — like “Judas and The Black Messiah” and “Minari” — that highlight underrepresented communities. Here’s everything you need to know about the films that made the Best Picture list.
The Father
French director Florian Zeller’s debut feature — based on his own play — moves like a seasoned scribe’s late-career entry. “The Father” depicts Anthony’s (Anthony Hopkins) fight to retain his apartment and independence despite his experiences with dementia and his daughter Anne’s (Olivia Colman) challenges helping her dad.