"Another theme also emerges: The power of art to connect and heal us all. Okay, this doesn't apply to every movie nominated (it's definitely a stretch for Bugonia). Yet whether it be an audience of one standing amongst the groundlings at the Globe, a father and daughter finding common ground on a film set, or a juke joint full of folks hoping to dance the night away, celebrating creative spaces was central to this collection of nominees."
"The fact that F1 is a big loud fun summer sports blockbuster starring Brad Pitt doesn't guarantee a happy ending. However... It's a big loud fun summer sports blockbuster starring Brad Pitt, so the odds were always pretty good that Joseph Kosinski's ode to very fast cars would pack in the positive vibes. It does end on a more muted note than expected - because for Pitt's Sonny, it's all about what comes next. Still, it's without question the happiest ending of the ten."
The ten Best Picture nominees for the 98th Academy Awards trend toward less overtly grim subjects, featuring messages of hope and inspiration rather than large-scale atrocities. A recurring theme is the power of art to connect and heal, shown through an audience member at the Globe, a father and daughter reconciling on a film set, and a juke joint full of people dancing. The slate balances sadness with sunshine and offers several uplifting conclusions. Not every film embraces that theme, as some entries like Bugonia resist the healing-through-art framing. Rankings avoid explicit plot spoilers where possible, though some implicit endings are revealed; F1 provides the most upbeat finale.
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