Most promising 2018 Oscar nominees
If getting one Oscar nod is a dream, are multiple nominations a sign of a great film? From "Dunkirk" and "The Shape of Water," here are the film nominees to look out for at the Oscars on Sunday.
'The Shape of Water' for best picture, best director, best actress, etc.
This monster romance took home the most nominations of the bunch: a whopping 13. Director Guillermo del Toro's love story about a lonely janitor (played by Sally Hawkins) who falls in love with a strange, amphibious creature may very well end up being the big winner on March 4.
'Call Me By Your Name' nominated for best picture, best actor
Timothée Chalamet, 22, who plays 17-year-old Elio in the film "Call Me By Your Name," is the third-youngest actor in history to be nominated for best actor. The coming-of-age romance by director Luca Guadagnino is also up for best picture.
'Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri' — best picture, best actress, best supporting actor
The enthralling crime drama about a mother (played by Frances McDormand) is up for five awards. McDormand has the chance to take home an Oscar for best actress, while both Sam Rockwell (pictured) and Woody Harrelson could win in the best supporting actor category. The film is also up for the best original screenplay and best film editing awards.
Meryl Streep: Best actress in 'The Post'?
Meryl Streep is arguably Hollywood's leading lady. As such, it is hardly a surprise that she received her 21st Oscar nomination (this time for best actress). In "The Post," Streep plays "Washington Post" publisher Katherine Graham as she deals with the fallout of publishing the Pentagon Papers.
'Lady Bird' gets a nod for best picture, best director, best actress, best supporting actress
This charming comedy-drama by Greta Gerwig is up for five awards. Actress-turned-director Greta Gerwig is only the fifth woman to be nominated in the best director category.
'Get Out' for best picture, best actor, best director
In addition to being nominated for best picture, the film "Get Out" is also up for best director. Jordan Peele is the fifth black filmmaker to receive that nomination and only the third to direct a best picture nominee in the Oscars' 90-year history. He follows Barry Jenkins, who was nominated last year for "Moonlight."
'Dunkirk' for best picture, best director
Christopher Nolan's nail-biting World War II drama humanizes an epic battle; a sign of its success is the eight Oscar nominations it received. Notably, the film also features famous British pop star Harry Styles in a rare serious role. In addition to the big categories, it's also being considered for best cinematography, best soundtrack and best editing, among other awards.
'Blade Runner 2049' for best cinematography
This futuristic follow-up to the sci-fi classic, "Bladerunner," is a strong nominee for best cinematography. This marks the 14th nomination for cinematographer Roger Deakins, who still hasn't taken an Oscar home. Is 2018 finally his year?
'Loving Vincent' for best animated film
This film about the life of tormented impressionist Vincent van Gogh was nominated for best animated film. As the world's first fully painted feature film, it seems to deserve that designation. The film was painted entirely in oils. Other films in the category include Pixar's "Coco" and "The Breadwinner" by Nora Twomey.