On Sunday, March 15th, the 98th Academy Awards were held, the fifth and biggest award show honoring film. In a year full of various different types of widely acclaimed films, the films nominated would all be honored in an award ceremony filled with fun comedic hosting by Conan O’ Brien, amazing speeches by the winners, live performances of the Original Song nominees, and some powerfully emotional tributes. These are the films seen as most award worthy by the academy.

“WEAPONS”

Zach Cregger’s dark horror comedy about the mysterious disappearance of all but one child of a class that leaves the community wondering what could have been behind the disappearances. “Weapons” was nominated for and won the Academy Award for…

• Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Amy Madigan)

“Weapons” is currently streaming on HBO Max.

“AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH”

The third entry in James Cameron’s highly successful “Avatar” franchise follows Jake Sully and Neytiri alongside their family facing a violent Na’vi tribe making their attack on Pandora in a battle for the survival and future of Pandora. “Avatar: Fire and Ash” was nominated for 2 Academy Awards and won…

• Best Visual Effects (Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon, Daniel Barrett)

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” is currently playing in theaters.

“F1”

A once legendary Formula 1 racer comes out of retirement to mentor a young hotshot racer and lead a struggling Formula 1 team. “F1” was nominated for 4 Academy Awards and won…

• Best Sound (Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo, Juan Peralta & Gareth John)

“F1” is currently streaming on Apple TV+.

“HAMNET”

The story of Agnes and William Shakespeare grappling with the grief of losing their son Hamnet who dies at age 11, while Agnes still has to provide for her other children during 16th-century England. “Hamnet” was nominated for 8 Academy Awards and won…

• Best Actress in a Leading Role (Jessie Buckley)

“Hamnet” is currently streaming on Peacock.

“SENTIMENTAL VALUE”

The critically acclaimed Norwegian film about two sisters reuniting with their estranged father, who was a once-renowned director ultimately giving an up and coming actress a part in his potential comeback film. “Sentimental Value” was nominated for 9 Academy Awards and won…

• Best International Feature Film – Norway: spoken in Norwegian, English, & Swedish (Joachim Trier)

“Sentimental Value” is currently available to digitally rent or buy. Coming to Hulu March 23rd.

“K-POP DEMON HUNTERS”

The animated smash hit of the summer and the number one most streamed film on Netflix tells the story of a K-Pop girl group who uses their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats. “K-Pop Demon Hunters” was nominated for and won 2 Academy Awards, including…

• Best Animated Feature Film (Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans & Michelle L.M. Wong)
• Best Original Song – “Golden” (Ejae, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu-Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo & Teddy Park)

“K-Pop Demon Hunters” is currently streaming on Netflix.

“FRANKENSTEIN”

Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of a classic story about a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life through a monstrous experiment that would ultimately lead to the undoing of both the creator and his creation. “Frankenstein” was nominated for 9 Academy Awards and won 3, including…

• Best Production Design (Tamara Deverell: Production Design & Shane Vieau: Set Design)
• Best Makeup & Hairstyling (Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel, Cliona Furey)
• Best Costume Design (Kate Hawley)

“Frankenstein” is currently streaming on Netflix.

“SINNERS”

Ryan Coogler’s smash hit tells the story about troubled twin brothers returning to their hometown where a greater evil awaits them. “Sinners” was nominated for a record-breaking 16 Academy Awards, the most any film has ever been nominated for, and won 4, including…

• Best Original Score (Ludwig Goransson)
• Best Cinematography (Autumn Durald Arkapaw)
• Best Actor in a Leading Role (Michael B. Jordan)
• Best Writing: Original Screenplay (Ryan Coogler)

“Sinners” is currently streaming on HBO Max.

“ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER”

Paul Thomas Anderson’s universally acclaimed film tells the story about an ex-revolutionary forced to come out of hiding to rescue his daughter from a white supremacist colonel. “One Battle After Another” was nominated for 13 Academy Awards and won 6, including…

• Best Film Editing (Andy Jurgensen)
• Best Casting (Cassandra Kulukundis)
• Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Sean Penn)
• Best Writing: Adapted Screenplay (Paul Thomas Anderson)
• Best Director (Paul Thomas Anderson)
• Best Picture (Adam Somner (posthumous), Sara Murphy, & Paul Thomas Anderson)

“One Battle After Another” is currently streaming on HBO Max.