Critics have now watched the most of this year’s award-tipped films, though a few potential candidates still need to be released before the year is out.
When the nominations for the Golden Globes, the first significant film ceremony, are revealed on December 9, awards season officially begins.
However, since the big films are screened during the Venice, Telluride, Toronto, Cannes, and Sundance festivals, the studios actually start their promotions far earlier.
Here is the ABC (Anora, Blitz, Conclave) of all the movies you should be aware of in advance of the Oscars on March 2 and the Baftas on February 16.
What is it about? An aspiring actor has a dramatic medical surgery that significantly alters his appearance due to a disfiguring face issue. But as he struggles with a sense of lost identity, he gradually begins to regret his choice.
Who’s inside? Adam Pearson, Renate Reinsve, and Sebastian Stan.
Where can I view it? On October 4, it was released in UK theaters.
