The race to the Oscars Rajeev Kheror Photo credit: oscar.go.com A reel-down on the best film contenders to watch out for in 2021. Not matter how difficult the time has been for feature films, great cinema was created and will be honoured as always. With theatrical unavailability, limited streaming and upcoming releases, the viewing destinations for these Oscars 2021 contenders may vary. Some are already available on demand and others are coming right up, so keep an eye out as they battle each other for best picture nomination. Leading the pack is Nomadland, directed by Chloé Zhao and already being acclaimed as a masterpiece. Academy winner Frances McDormand, as the lead, plays a victim of recession who takes the road to look for work and explores modern nomads and makeshift communities. Through her loneliness we traverse the great American landscape, making this a poetic journey of an amazingly complex woman. Top scores in acting, music and direction makes this a favourite front runner.