“There’s a lot of great movies that have won the Academy Award, and a lot of great movies that haven’t. You just do the best you can.” – Clint Eastwood,
The 98th Oscars ceremony is scheduled to take place on March 15th, 2026. This award show needs no introduction, as it is one of, if not the most popular, ceremonies in the world, celebrating the movies, actors, soundtracks, scores, etc. that brought people to the movies throughout the year. This year, many amazing directors, actresses, and actors are nominated in honor of their amazing roles in the impactful films that made this year memorable.
Directors are the most crucial part when it comes to making incredible movies that will last forever in Hollywood. Amazing directors can change lives with their work and allow you to experience emotions you haven’t experienced before. This year’s Oscars ceremony has many amazing directors up for nomination. These memorable directors include:
Hamnet – Chloé Zhao
Marty Supreme – Josh Safdie
One Battle after Another – Paul Thomas Anderson
Sentimental Value – Joachim Trier
Sinners – Ryan Coogler
Actors and Actresses are what we see on the posters of movies; they’re important to sell the movie and portray incredible characters with beautifully convincing acting that doesn’t seem artificial. Famous actors are the celebrities we often see in the media, further convincing us to watch movies with amazing themes behind them. The following are the nominations for the best actors and actresses in a leading role:
Actors:
Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle after Another
Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
Michael B. Jordan – Sinners
Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent
Actresses:
Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue
Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value
Emma Stone – Bugonia
Important factors in filmmaking that go unnoticed to the broad public include the costume design, film editing, makeup and hairstyling, music (original score), production design, sound, visual effects, and so many more important aspects to make a movie great. Without these crucial behind the scenes compartments, movies would be bland and boring. These types of things that are underappreciated are so much more important than what scratches the surface.
