Paul Hoskin, Weber State University

With the recent release of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ it’s time to determine the director’s greatest movie.

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Her lifelong career in activism and media has cemented her cultural legacy.

Isabelle Juan, Truman State University

Although award shows still have a long way to go in recognizing women within the film industry, here are seven whose careers are currently opening the door for the next generation.

Isabelle Juan, Truman State University

The war drama tells the tale of a United Nations translator that lives through the Bosnian War and endures several hardships throughout.

Isabelle Juan, Truman State University

While more BIPOC actors and producers are being recognized at the 93rd annual Academy Awards, there were many snubs during the nomination season.

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Looking for well-developed LGBTQ+ characters without the same overused tropes? Check out these films for a fulfilling viewing experience.

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

The director of ‘Parasite’ directed another tale of a family struggling to survive in a socially-stratified society — except this time, it was a monster movie.

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

As the first foreign film to win best picture, this South Korean movie is opening doors for the future of international cinema.

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

The Academy is obviously lacking when it comes to diversity, and that includes actors with disabilities.

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

Tarantino’s fairytale version of the Manson murders packs a punch, and then some.

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

This year’s line-up includes a diverse roster ranging from divorce dramas to psychological thrillers.

Jake Mauriello, SUNY New Paltz

Movies like ‘The Farewell’ and ‘Joker’ might have been released a little earlier than most films vying for Academy recognition, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t make a big splash.

Sarah Diggins, Ithaca College

Embrace your inner film snob.

Daisy Orozco, Cal State University, Northridge

The film captures the horror of substance abuse through the intimacy of father-son relationship.

Ryan Secard, College of Wooster

The Oscars’ new category is Hollywood’s way of exploiting the public’s growing distrust of critics.

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Their new concept is a frontrunner for the least intelligent idea award.

Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University

The nominees for the 90th Oscars are all highly talented, but they can’t all take home an award. Here’s a list of predictions for the winner circle.

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Maybe they won’t be named at the Oscars this year, but these brilliant new films are definitely worth your time.

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

The awards are just around the corner, so let’s get into which films will make the Best Picture Nominees for the Academy Awards.

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

With the 90th Academy Awards ceremony just around the corner, here are a few Oscar maybes that might have flown under your radar.

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

Now, instead of having only animators vote for the Best Animated Film, anyone can. If you can’t tell, this is not a good thing.

Ben Zhang, Duke University

If the Oscars are any indication, the hottest Hollywood buzzword is ‘representation,’ and it’s about time.