Our Picks for Best Picture

An exquisite love letter to the woes of adolescence and the “Midwest of California,” “Lady Bird” is relatable, hilarious and unexpectedly hard-hitting. Featuring an outstanding cast — with powerhouse performances by two-time nominated Saoirse Ronan as the high school senior Lady Bird and Laurie Metcalf as her loving, attentive mom — the film bleeds a nostalgic yearning for the past but a sangu...

Though it might seem like just another coming-of-age romance, the mesmerizing performances, obvious passion placed into its making and the dedication to its authenticity came together to create a spellbinding, authentic and kind-hearted film. Set in the early 1980s Italian countryside, the film follows the romance that unfolds between Elio, the son of an archaeology professor, and Oliver, the...

  When “The Disaster Artist” wasn’t nominated for Best Picture, I wasn’t surprised — it would’ve been more than lucky to be up for any Oscar. But in a year where reality television stars can be elected the president of the United States, “The Disaster Artist” seems to embody the absurdities of 2017. The film reminds us, in the age of Hollywood big-budget cash grabs and Oscar...

Best Actress: Our Pick: Margot Robbie — “I, Tonya” Her performance as figure skater Tonya Harding was exceptional because of the blunt physicality and anger she brought to the film that defined her performance. She bleeds vulnerability in a story about someone who was shunned by society for so many years. Best Actor: Our Pick: Daniel Kaluuya — “Get Out” He showed genuine emotion throu...