The ‘Best Picture’ big picture: Realism vs. escapism
Since 2010, when the Academy Awards expanded the Best Picture category to up to 10 nominees, two types of films have typically led the race for the top Oscar: gritty, realistic movies that probe political and social issues; and giant, sometimes-fantastical escapist films. EW’s Shana Naomi Krochmal, Piya Sinha-Roy, and Bill Keith look back at whether Academy members are more likely to vote their conscience or their heart – and what that tells us about the buzziest titles in 2019. Plus: We stake out bold takes and predictions, including which actors and projects we hope earn nods and which films we can’t wait for fans to finally get a chance to see for themselves.
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