Awards season is upon us, and there's no bigger night than the Oscars. This awards show has been the final say in film criticism since 1929, and still remains as the prestige event in Hollywood.

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For those of us who aren't voting members of the Academy, we may not have the chance to see all the nominees before the big night, which is why one Arizona theatre chain has devised a solution.

Who Are the Nominees?

After last year's presentation, 2025 had big shoes to fill, and luckily this year's lineup seems to have just as much juice. The Best Picture nominees have done their best to gather the most entertaining and thought-provoking entries, and it will be a tight race to see who will come out on top.

Posters of 'The Substance', 'Dune: Part 2', and 'Anora'
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The Nominees for Best Picture are:

  • A Complete Unknown
  • Anora
  • Conclave
  • Dune: Part 2
  • Emilia Pérez
  • I'm Still Here
  • Nickel Boys
  • The Brutalist
  • The Substance
  • Wicked

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How You Can Catch Up

Unfortunately, a troubling trend has been seen in cinema for the past few years. That is, of course, the lack of distribution. Many of the films on this list were only screened in select theatres across America, leaving the general public completely in the dark.

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Harkins Theatres is planning on changing that. In the lead up to the Oscars Ceremony, from February 14th to March 2nd, the theatre will be screening every best picture winner for just five bucks a pop. You can also purchase an All-Access Pass for $40 to see every film on the list. The theatres are located in and around the Phoenix and Tucson metro-areas.

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