Proving to be a popular hit doesn't always guarantee awards consideration, yet Joker is poised to grab further attention in the coming weeks and months. While critical opinions continue to differ, nearly everyone agrees that Joaquin Phoenix gives a stunning performance as Arthur Fleck, a.k.a. Joker.
As more people see Joker, we expect that talk about award possibilities will increase. Meanwhile, two other films have generated special buzz from early screenings at film festivals, while another looks quite awards-worthy, judging by the spectacular trailer and the talent lined up in front of and behind the camera. Here, then, are three awards contenders, coming soon to theaters.
During World War II, a young boy imagines that Hitler is his friend, leading to unexpected complications when his mother (Scarlett Johsnsson) begins hiding a young Jewish girl in their home. It’s a wild premise for an awards-contender, but director Taika Waititi delivers comedy gold playing Hitler, as well as dramatic substance from everything else in the handsomely-mounted production.
Release date: October 18. Get your tickets now!
Advance word is very strong for this true-crime tale, toplined by Robert De Niro (seven Academy Award nominations, one Oscar), Joe Pesci (two Oscar nominations, one Academy Award) and Al Pacino (eight Academy Award nominations, one Oscar). Martin Scorsese (12 Oscar nominations, one Academy Award) directs the true-crime tale. Expect multiple awards for this drama, which should look splendid in theaters before it heads to a streaming service.
Release date: November 1. Sign up for a FANALERT® and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area.
With 1,600 lives at risk, including his own brother, a young soldier (Dean-Charles Champion) heads off on an incredibly dangerous mission with another young soldier (George MacKay) during the Great War. Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Benedict Cumberbatch and Colin Firth also star. Beyond the inherent potential of the dramatic conflict at hand, filmmaker Sam Mendes previously won an Academy Award for directing American Beauty, raising the film's profile even further during awards season.
Release date: December 25. Sign up for a FANALERT® and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area.
