10 Oscar-Worthy Movies You Need To Binge Over The Weekend

The 94th Academy Awards provided some jaw-dropping moments that shook the Hollywood scene. Hosted by three comic legends: Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes, and Regina Hall, this year’s star-studded event introduced great film nominations and wins, making 2021 a great year for cinema. And with showstoppers like Beyonce and Billie Eillish as the evening’s performing artists, the Oscars this year was definitely one for the history books.

 Relive the hype by checking out these ten titles that came up on our film radar! 

The star of the night (Next to Will Smith, of course) is CODA as the Oscar 2022 Best Picture Winner. The story follows a deaf family in a small New England village with Ruby a CODA or a Child of Deaf Adults as the main protagonist. She embarks on her inspiring journey pursuing her love for music. 

Available on Netflix, Power of the Dog stars Benedict Cumberbatch as a rancher named Phil Burbank who mocks and torments the new wife and son of his brother. Get ready for an unexpected ending by a spectacular cast.

Adam McKay truly outdid himself in creating a movie that sparks interest with some difficult topics on the climate crisis. Starring big names such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, and Jennifer Lawrence, Don’t Look Up is a satirical take on current events revolving climate change, space exploration, and more.

Will Smith won Best Actor in King Richard, a biographical drama on Richard Williams, the gamed father and coach of Venus and Serena Williams. This is a must-watch if you are looking for an inspiring and enjoyable film about these tennis legends.

 

Made by horror legend Guillermo del Toro, Nightmare Alley follows drifter Stan Carlisle as he lands a job at a carnival and befriends some mysterious characters. If you’re curious to see names like Willem Dafoe, Bradley Cooper, and Cate Blanchett in a horror-noir flick, this is your best bet!

 

A classic tale of romance, gang wars, and the beauty of 50s New York. Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story is an enjoyable adaptation of the original Shakespearean play with fresh talent such as Ariana DeBose and Rachel Zegler with hunky Ansel Elgort in the mix.

 

An interesting mention in the Oscars is Belfast. This semi-autobiographical film shows the everyday life of a working class family and their 9-year-old son Buddy. This noir film has Judy Dench, Jamie Dornan, and Ciaran Hinds showing impeccable acting chops! 

A blockbuster that hit us by storm is Denis Villeneuve’s Dune. This book-to-movie adaptation follows the epic story of Paul Atreides and his journey to ensure the future of his family and people.

A feel good Pixar creation is Encanto which follows, in sing-song, the Madrigals who live an exceptionally magical life in the mountains of Columbia. If you are watching this for the first time, get ready for catchy songs, amazing animation, and the inspiring story of Mirabel!

Cozy, dreamy, and inspiring, Licorice Pizza has us falling in love with Alana Haim in this coming-of-age dramedy. With names like Sean Penn, Bradley Cooper, and Tom Waits, this film oozes talent while following the lives of Alana and Gary in a Los Angeles record shop: Licorice Pizza.