We did it. We have reached the finale of the Oscar season 2020. All that remains is tomorrow’s ceremony. I feel like throughout the last few weeks I have made my opinions on the nominated films pretty clear so there is no real need for me to write too much today. All I am going to say that I wish people would give more though to Joker and Jojo Rabbit and maybe realized the politics of those films are not necessarily what they are said to be. I would love it if a film seen by many as something ridiculous, cheesy, girly, Little Women, could be appreciated for the attention to detail and the careful storytelling. Lastly, I hope all the rumors are true and Parasite is actually going to win big tomorrow and make this ceremony not only a truly historical event but also one of those occasions on which the Oscars did get it right.
9. Joker
8. Jojo Rabbit
7. Ford v Ferrari
6. 1917
5. Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
4. The Irishman
3. Little Women
2. Parasite
1. Marriage Story
P.S. In an unexpected turn of events, I did get to see the three films I was missing from my nominees watchlist. I am not going to write down my thoughts but here are my last two rankings:
Best International Feature Film
5. Honeyland
4. Les Misérables
3. Boże Ciało
2. Dolor y gloria
1. Parasite
Best Documentary (Short Subject)
5. Walk Run Cha-Cha
4. Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl)
3. Life Overtakes Me
2. St. Louis Superman
1. In the Absence
Swingin' at the Seance 