Your guide to Oscar-nominated movies and where to watch them

"The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards are out. It's a lot of films, and we are here to help! You can see the full list of nominees here, and read our takeaways here. Below, you can find details and coverage of the 14 films nominated in six major categories: best picture, best actor and actress, best supporting actor and actress, and best director. Dive in!"

"Ryan Coogler's movie stars Michael B. Jordan playing twin brothers who open a 1930s juke joint. And opening night does not go as planned when a bloodthirsty menace appears outside. (Vampires we're talking about vampires.) 16 nominations: actor in a leading role, actor in a supporting role, actress in a supporting role, casting, cinematography, costume design, directing, film editing, makeup and hairstyling, original score, original song, best picture, production design, sound, visual effects, original screenplay"

"Paul Thomas Anderson's action thriller stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a washed up ex-revolutionary whose past comes to haunt him. DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro and Teyana Taylor are all nominated for their performances. 13 nominations: actor in a leading role, actor in a supporting role, another actor in a supporting role, actress in a supporting role, casting, cinematography, directing, film editing, original score, best picture, production design, sound Where to see it: In theaters. Stream it on HBO Max."

Fourteen films earned nominations across six major Academy Award categories: best picture, best actor and actress, best supporting actor and actress, and best director. Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan in twin roles, received 16 nominations spanning acting, technical, and writing categories and is available on HBO Max, Prime Video, and rental platforms. One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Leonardo DiCaprio with nominees including Sean Penn and Benicio del Toro, received 13 nominations and is playing in theaters and streaming on HBO Max. Listings include nomination counts, categories, cast highlights, and viewing options.

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