After an exciting, jam-packed awards season, the 96th annual Academy Awards are less than a week away. 2023 was an excellent year for cinema; in addition to Barbenheimer saving the box office, numerous acclaimed films found passionate fan bases across theaters (and Letterboxd accounts) worldwide. Many of the best drama movies of 2023 have already been honored during the awards circuit, and this Sunday, Hollywood will come together to cap off its celebration of the most acclaimed titles of the year.
Among this year's top nominees are historical epics like Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon; thoughtful comedies like Poor Things, The Holdovers, and American Fiction; acclaimed foreign-language dramas like Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest, and Past Lives; and the ever-present, ever-iconic Barbie. While some of the bigger snubs will likely be on viewers' minds (such as Greta Gerwig's for Best Director), we'll also hopefully see some trailblazing moments in racial presentation, both on the red carpet and on the stage. Read on to learn how to watch or stream the 2024 Oscars (including options for frugal film fans).
