Oscar weekend is finally upon us and thank goodness for that because you certainly won't get your craving for good movies satisfied at the theater in the upcoming days.
Sure, Red Sparrow, starring Jennifer Lawrence, is finally out—but the Francis Lawrence-directed feature "never quite takes wing." (Check out our three-star review right here.)
So, sit back, print out our Oscar ballot, fill it out (feel free to reference our usually shockingly accurate predictions) and get ready to tune into the Academy Awards on Sunday.
Are you really itching to use that MoviePass of yours? Well, you should catch up on three movies that are major Oscar contenders, then. Here they are:
Darkest Hour
Gary Oldman transcends his intimidating filmography with a towering performance as Winston Churchill, one that cuts to the essence of leadership. Read our full review
The Shape of Water
In his most overtly romantic and erotic fantasy, Guillermo del Toro blows a kiss to a monster. Read our full review
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Frances McDormand and Sam Rockwell are in sparkling form in this hugely entertaining and original grief-and-revenge tale from the writer-director of In Bruges. Read our full review