Oscar Winners 2020

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*predicted winner


Best Picture

"Parasite"


Actress in a Leading Role

*Renee Zellweger, "Judy"


Actor in a Leading Role

*Joaquin Phoenix, "Joker"


Best Director

Bong Joon-ho, "Parasite"



Actor in a Supporting Role

*Brad Pitt, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"


Actress in a Supporting Role

*Laura Dern, "Marriage Story"


Costume Design

*"Little Women"


Film Editing

"Ford V. Ferrari"


Original Score

*"Joker"


Animated Short Film

*"Hair Love"


Live Action Short Film

*"The Neighbor's Window"


Sound Mixing

"1917"


Sound Editing

*"Ford v Ferrari"


Original Song

*"I'm Gonna Love Me Again" – "Rocketman"



International Feature Film

*"Parasite"


Documentary Short

*"Learning to Skateboard in a War Zone If You're a Girl"


Documentary Feature

*"American Factory"


Production Design

*"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"


Cinematography

*"1917"


Visual Effects

"1917"


Animated Feature Film

*"Toy Story 4"


Makeup and Hairstyling

*"Bombshell"


Adapted Screenplay

Taika Waititi, "Jojo Rabbit"


Original Screenplay

*"Parasite"

2020 Oscar Predictions

Best Picture

"Ford v. Ferrari"
"The Irishman"
"Jojo Rabbit"
"Joker"
"Little Women"
"Marriage Story"
*"1917"
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
"Parasite"


Actress in a Leading Role

Cynthia Erivo, "Harriet"
Saoirse Ronan, "Little Women"
Charlize Theron, "Bombshell"
Scarlett Johansson, "Marriage Story"
*Renee Zellweger, "Judy"


Actor in a Leading Role

Antonio Banderas, "Pain and Glory"
Leonardo DiCaprio, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
Adam Driver, "Marriage Story"
*Joaquin Phoenix, "Joker"
Jonathan Pryce, "The Two Popes"

Best Director

Martin Scorsese, "The Irishman"
Todd Phillips, "Joker"
*Sam Mendes, "1917"
Quentin Tarantino, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
Bong Joon-ho, "Parasite"



Actor in a Supporting Role

Tom Hanks, "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood"
Al Pacino, "The Irishman"
Joe Pesci, "The Irishman"
Anthony Hopkins, "The Two Popes"
*Brad Pitt, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

Actress in a Supporting Role

Kathy Bates, "Richard Jewell"
*Laura Dern, "Marriage Story"
Scarlett Johansson, "Jojo Rabbit"
Florence Pugh, "Little Women"
Margot Robbie, "Bombshell"

Costume Design

"The Irishman"
"Jojo Rabbit"
"Joker"
*"Little Women"
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

Film Editing

"Ford V. Ferrari"
"The Irishman"
"Jojo Rabbit"
"Joker"
*"Parasite"

Original Score

*"Joker"
"Little Women"
"Marriage Story"
"1917"
"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"

Animated Short Film

"Dcera (Daughter)"
*"Hair Love"
"Kitbull"
"Memorable"
"Sister"

Live Action Short Film

"Brotherhood"
"Nefta Football Club"
*"The Neighbor's Window"
"Saria"
"A Sister"

Sound Mixing

"Ad Astra"
*"Ford v Ferrari"
"Joker"
"1917"
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

Sound Editing

*"Ford v Ferrari"
"Joker"
"1917"
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"

Original Song

"I Can't Let You Throw Yourself Away" - "Toy Story 4"
*"I'm Gonna Love Me Again" – "Rocketman"
"I'm Standing With You" – "Breakthrough"
"Into The Unknown" – "Frozen 2"
"Stand Up" – "Harriet"


International Feature Film

"Corpus Christi"
"Honeyland"
"Les Miserables"
"Pain and Glory"
*"Parasite"

Documentary Short

"In the Absence"
*"Learning to Skateboard in a War Zone If You're a Girl"
"Life Overtakes Me"
"St. Louis Superman"
"Walk Run Cha-Cha"

Documentary Feature

*"American Factory"
"The Cave"
"The Edge of Democracy"
"For Sama"
"Honeyland"

Production Design

"The Irishman"
"Jojo Rabbit"
"1917"
*"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
Parasite"

Cinematography

"The Irishman"
"Joker"
"The Lighthouse"
*"1917"
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

Visual Effects

*"Avengers: Endgame"
"The Irishman"
"The Lion King"
"1917"
"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"

Animated Feature Film

"How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World""
"I Lost My Body"
"Klaus"
"Missing Link"
*"Toy Story 4"

Makeup and Hairstyling

*"Bombshell"
"Joker"
"Judy"
"Maleficent: Mistress of Evil"
"1917"

Adapted Screenplay

Taika Waititi, "Jojo Rabbit"
Steve Zaillian, "The Irishman”
Anthony McCarten, "The Two Popes"
*Greta Gerwig, "Little Women"
Todd Phillips and Scott Silver, "Joker"

Original Screenplay

"Knives Out"
"Marriage Story"
"1917"
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
*"Parasite"

Dolittle

☆☆1/2

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A spin on the story of Dr. Dolittle starring Robert Downey Jr. as the doctor, who along with his animal friends tries to save Queen Victoria.
Excellent cast!
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The story just doesn't work!

Rated PG
1 hr 41 min

Jojo Rabbit

☆☆☆☆

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Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis) stars as a young German boy who thinks he is dedicated to Adolf Hitler, but finds that his mother (Oscar nominated performance by Scarlett Johansson) has a very important secret.

Nominated for BEST PICTURE

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Quirky but very good!

Rated PG-13
1 hr 48 min

2020 Oscar Nominations

Best Picture

"Ford v. Ferrari"
"The Irishman"
"Jojo Rabbit"
"Joker"
"Little Women"
"Marriage Story"
"1917"
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
"Parasite"


Actress in a Leading Role

Cynthia Erivo, "Harriet"
Saoirse Ronan, "Little Women"
Charlize Theron, "Bombshell"
Scarlett Johansson, "Marriage Story"
Renee Zellweger, "Judy"


Actor in a Leading Role

Antonio Banderas, "Pain and Glory"
Leonardo DiCaprio, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
Adam Driver, "Marriage Story"
Joaquin Phoenix, "Joker"
Jonathan Pryce, "The Two Popes"

Best Director

Martin Scorsese, "The Irishman"
Todd Phillips, "Joker"
Sam Mendes, "1917"
Quentin Tarantino, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
Bong Joon-ho, "Parasite"


Actor in a Supporting Role

Tom Hanks, "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood"
Al Pacino, "The Irishman"
Joe Pesci, "The Irishman"
Anthony Hopkins, "The Two Popes"
Brad Pitt, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

Actress in a Supporting Role

Kathy Bates, "Richard Jewell"
Laura Dern, "Marriage Story"
Scarlett Johansson, "Jojo Rabbit"
Florence Pugh, "Little Women"
Margot Robbie, "Bombshell"

Costume Design

"The Irishman"
"Jojo Rabbit"
"Joker"
"Little Women"
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

Film Editing

"Ford V. Ferrari"
"The Irishman"
"Jojo Rabbit"
"Joker"
"Parasite"

Original Score

"Joker"
"Little Women"
"Marriage Story"
"1917"
"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"

Animated Short Film

"Dcera (Daughter)"
"Hair Love"
"Kitbull"
"Memorable"
"Sister"

Live Action Short Film

"Brotherhood"
"Nefta Football Club"
"The Neighbor's Window"
"Saria"
"A Sister"

Sound Mixing

"Ad Astra"
"Ford v Ferrari"
"Joker"
"1917"
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

Sound Editing

"Ford v Ferrari"
"Joker"
"1917"
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"

Original Song

"I Can't Let You Throw Yourself Away" - "Toy Story 4"
"I'm Gonna Love Me Again" – "Rocketman"
"I'm Standing With You" – "Breakthrough"
"Into The Unknown" – "Frozen 2"
"Stand Up" – "Harriet"


International Feature Film

"Corpus Christi"
"Honeyland"
"Les Miserables"
"Pain and Glory"
"Parasite"

Documentary Short

"In the Absence"
"Learning to Skateboard in a War Zone If You're a Girl"
"Life Overtakes Me"
"St. Louis Superman"
"Walk Run Cha-Cha"

Documentary Feature

"American Factory"
"The Cave"
"The Edge of Democracy"
"For Sama"
"Honeyland"

Production Design

"The Irishman"
"Jojo Rabbit"
"1917"
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
Parasite"

Cinematography

"The Irishman"
"Joker"
"The Lighthouse"
"1917"
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

Visual Effects

"Avengers: Endgame"
"The Irishman"
"The Lion King"
"1917"
"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"

Animated Feature Film

"How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World""
"I Lost My Body"
"Klaus"
"Missing Link"
"Toy Story 4"

Makeup and Hairstyling

"Bombshell"
"Joker"
"Judy"
"Maleficent: Mistress of Evil"
"1917"

Adapted Screenplay

Taika Waititi, "Jojo Rabbit"
Steve Zaillian, "The Irishman"
Anthony McCarten, "The Two Popes"
Greta Gerwig, "Little Women"
Todd Phillips and Scott Silver, "Joker"

Original Screenplay

"Knives Out"
"Marriage Story"
"1917"
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
"Parasite"

Just Mercy

☆☆☆☆1/2

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The emotional true story of Walter McMillian (Jamie Foxx), who appeals his murder conviction with the help of a new, young attorney Bryan Stevenson (Michael B. Jordon).
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Where are the Oscar nominations?
See this movie!

Rated PG-13
2 hr 17 min

The Two Popes

☆☆☆☆

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The story of two popes coming together in spite of different views on the Catholic church.
See it on Netflix now!
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Much more interesting than a viewer may expect.
Looking for an action packed movie...skip this one.

Rated PG-13
2 hr 5 min

1917

☆☆☆☆1/2

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WWI film with a slightly different view...not only scenes of killings and bombings, but a story of two men given a dangerous mission that will save lives if they are successful.
Already winning awards.
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There is death and destruction in the film...so not for the kids.

Rated R
1 hr 59 min.

Parasite

☆☆☆☆1/2

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Another original storyline that surprises viewers about halfway through.
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Leave the kids at home...violent in parts.
This film is in Korean with English subtitles.

Rated R
2 hr 12 min

Dolemite Is My Name

☆☆☆☆

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Based on a true story, this movie is original and fun!
Eddie Murphy will get nominations and possibly awards for his performance.
See it on Netflix now!

Rated R
1 hr 58 min

Little Women

☆☆☆☆1/2

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New movie...new cast...brings this recreation to life.
Looking for a few nominations.
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Some may not want to see a 6th version of this movie.

Rated PG
2 hr 15 min

Marriage Story

☆☆☆1/2

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Wonderful acting.
Possible Oscar nominations, and already won several other awards.
On Netflix now!
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The story is not new or all that original...a couple with problems breaking up.

Rated R
2 hr 17 min

CATS

☆☆1/2

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Some excellent musical performances
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This broadway musical did not translate well to the big screen.

Rated PG
1 hr 50 min

Bombshell

☆☆☆☆1/2

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"Bombshell" tells the story of sexual harassment by Roger Ailes at Fox News.
Excellent performances! Look for Oscar nominations.

Rated R
1 hr 48 min

Frozen 2

☆☆☆☆

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The kids will love this one too!
Look for an Oscar nom for best animated film.
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May not live up to the excitement of the first movie for some.

Rated PG
1 hr 44 min

Knives Out

☆☆☆1/2

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A good twisted and fun mystery.

Rated PG-13
2 hr 11 min

Ford vs Ferrari

☆☆☆☆

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Based on the true story of Ken Miles (Christian Bale) and Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) who together built a race car for Ford Motor Company for one of the biggest races of the year.
Look for Bale to be recognized during awards season.
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Tough ending.

Rated PG-13
2 hr 32 min

Motherless Brooklyn

☆☆☆☆

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Look for Edward Norton to be recognized during awards season. Excellent performance as a detective with Tourette's Syndrome.
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See it before it leaves theaters.

Rated R
2 hr 24 min

Pain and Glory

☆☆☆

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Pedro Almodóvar directs Antonio Banderas in a story of reflection, desire, and pain.
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Being moved by a film is important, and this didn't hit the mark.

Rated R
1 hr 53 min

Downton Abbey

☆☆☆☆☆

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This movie delivers...story...great performances, and it is great to see one of the best television shows brought to the big screen!
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Saw it twice. Already ready for the next Downton Abbey movie.

Rated PG
2 hr 12 min