The Golden Globes winners have been announced, and the stars are readying themselves for the BAFTAS red carpet on 16 February, and the Screen Actors Guild Awards on 23 February. Meanwhile, the much sought-after golden statues wait patiently in the wings for the 97th Academy Awards celebration on 2 March.
According to the pundits, some of the frontrunners celebrated at the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards could also be the firm favourites to take home the prized Oscars, but these are simply their predictions – what are yours?
With many of the films nominated for Best Film now screening at select Ster-Kinekor cinemas, or scheduled to release in the coming weeks, movie buffs have the opportunity to see them in all their glory – and as they were made to be seen – on the big screen.
Having garnered 10 Oscar nominations each, leading the pack of cinema releases are The Brutalist and the ever popular Wicked: Part 1, both currently on circuit.
Other leading nominees include A Complete Unknown and Conclave with eight, followed by Anora with six nominations, with all three receiving a Best Picture nod.
Other films that have received various nominations in other categories include: Maria, Better Man, Nosferatu, A Real Pain and Gladiator 2.
Says Lynne Wylie, chief marketing officer of Ster-Kinekor: “South Africans love movies, and the big box office performers of 2024 at our cinemas are proof of this. Our audiences love watching their favourite actors doing what they do best – and on the big screen, as the films are crafted to be viewed.
“We hope everyone will join in the excitement and anticipation of the Oscar buzz by watching some or all of these highly rated and nominated movies on our big screens – as the directors made them to be viewed – and start making their predictions!”
Five of the ten films nominated for Best Picture are currently on circuit or are releasing at select Ster-Kinekor, Cine Prestige and Cinema Nouveau cinemas nationally. This gives movie lovers the opportunity to watch a feast of the best of the best on the big screen in the run-up to the Academy Awards ceremony.
“Ster-Kinekor continually strives to provide audiences with the latest blockbusters and top-rated movies on both the mainstream and art movie circuits. The only way to fully appreciate the craftsmanship of these multi-nominated films is to view them as they were created to be viewed – on the big screen.
“As we start the countdown to the 97th Academy Awards ceremony, we invite movie lovers to watch the best films in the comfort of one of our cinemas and participate in the Oscar buzz. We’d love to know who you think deserves to take home an Oscar this year,” concludes Wylie.
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