Oscar Predictions 2025: ‘Wicked’s NBR Wins Give It an Edge

Even though the Academy Awards scheduled for March 2, 2025, seem quite distant given we haven’t yet celebrated the holidays or welcomed the new year, movie enthusiasts are already feeling the excitement surrounding the upcoming event. Potential contenders have started to surface from the Cannes Film Festival, with “Anora” and “Emilia Pérez” being tipped as early favorites. Additionally, “The Brutalist” and “Conclave,” which gained attention at the Venice Film Festival, are also being viewed as likely nominees. Furthermore, “September 5” and “A Completed Unknown” have also been mentioned among the possible candidates.

2024’s Best Fantasy Movies

Nothing beats immersing oneself in a captivating fantasy movie! Whether it’s an escape to a wholly original realm or sharing laughter with eccentric personalities, the magic of this genre will dominate 2024. The release of “Wicked” has injected fresh energy into both fantasy and musical genres, while maintaining the high-quality animation that fans have come to expect.

Natalie Portman Should Have Two Oscars

If an actress like Natalie Portman begins her acting journey at a young age, and her career lasts, there will come a film that marks her transformation from a child to an adult actor. At just 12 years old, Portman starred as the apprentice of a hitman in the 1994 film “Leon: The Professional.” This role earned her positive reviews and set the stage for a career that would take her to a “galaxy far, far away,” with her portrayal of Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequels starting in 1999.