Cabin Fever Guide: 92nd Oscars Edition
BY SCOTTIE KNOLLIN
In perfect North Dakota fashion, the winter has attacked the weekend, once again. With feet of snow lining the sides every roadway and the wind gusts blowing strong, it’s the perfect time to press play on a cinematic adventure.
The 92nd Academy Awards are just weeks away. Use this newfound time at home to catch up on the nominated movies you may have missed, like the most nominated movie, Joker, to even the international films and documentaries.
1917, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Bombshell, Ford v Ferrari, Frozen II, Jojo Rabbit, Knives Out, Les Misérables, Little Women, Pain and Glory, Richard Jewell, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker are all still playing in theaters.
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Ad Astra
Nominated for 1 Oscar (Sound Mixing), the space drama starring Brad Pitt deserved more attention than it got.
Rent it on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu, and YouTube.
American Factory
Netflix has mastered getting their documentaries nominated, like this one, which received 1 nod.
Stream it on Netflix.
Avengers: Endgame
Now the highest-earning film of all time, the Marvel movie earned 1 Oscar nomination.
Stream it on Disney+. Rent it on Amazon, Google Play, Vudu, and YouTube.
Breakthrough
The inspirational film was one of Oscar nomination morning’s surprise nominees.
Stream it on HBO. Rent it on Amazon, iTunes, and YouTube.
The Cave
National Geographic produced this documentary feature nominee.
Rent it on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, and Vudu.
The Edge of Democracy
Follow Brazil’s political turmoil in this gripping documentary feature.
Stream it on Netflix.
For Sama
This documentary feature has earned multiple awards throughout the season.
Stream it on Kanopy and PBS.
Harriet
Cynthia Erivo stars as the historic hero, earning a Best Actress nomination along the way.
Rent it on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, and Vudu.
Honeyland
For the first time in Academy history, a film was nominated for International Feature and Documentary Feature.
Rent it on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu, and YouTube.
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Every How to Train Your Dragon film has received an Animated Feature nomination, including this one.
Stream it on Hulu. Rent it on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu, and YouTube.
I Lost My Body
The NDFS named this the best animated film of the year.
Stream it on Netflix.
The Irishman
Scorsese’s mob drama is the perfect antidote for those very long, snowy afternoons.
Stream it on Netflix.
Joker
With 11 nominations, this is the most-nominated film of the year.
Rent it on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu, and YouTube.
Judy
Renée Zellweger is expected to win her second Oscar for her turn as Judy Garland.
Rent it on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu, and YouTube.
Klaus
This Netflix holiday film was a surprise animated feature Oscar nominee.
Stream it on Netflix.
The Lighthouse
The NDFS awarded this film three awards, including Cinematography, the Oscar it’s up for.
Rent it on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu, and YouTube.
The Lion King
This “live-action” adaptation of Disney’s 90s classic showed up on Visual Effects.
Stream it on Disney+. Rent it on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu, and YouTube.
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
The single nomination this sequel earned was in Makeup and Hairstyling.
Rent it on Amazon, Google Play, Vudu, and YouTube.
Marriage Story
Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver star in this riveting drama from Noah Baumbach.
Stream it on Netflix.
Missing Link
Laika has earned two Oscars in a row for its animated films.
Stream it on Hulu. Rent it on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu, and YouTube.
Once Upon a Time…In Hollywood
NDFS’s favorite film of the year is up for 10 Oscars, including Best Picture.
Rent it on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu, and YouTube.
Parasite
Not only is Bong Joon Ho’s thriller the first Korean film to earn an Oscar nomination, It could win Best Picture.
Rent it on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, and Vudu.
Rocketman
Though it did earn an original song nomination, many were disappointed Taron Egerton wasn’t nominated.
Rent it on Amazon, Google Play, Vudu, and YouTube.
Toy Story 4
Randy Newman earned a nomination for original song. He’s earned that same nomination for every Toy Story film.
Stream it on Disney+. Rent it on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu, and YouTube.
The Two Popes
All five supporting actor nominees, including Anthony Hopkins, has previously earned an Oscar.
Stream it on Netflix.
