It’s red carpet season – with the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild awards last month and the 91st Academy Awards later this month. No matter who actually wins, like you, we have our own take on who should take home the most prized statues in Hollywood. So here’s our list of favorites from 2018.
Standout villain: It’s possible no one will ever top Heath Ledger’s posthumous Oscar-winning performance as the Joker but Michael B. Jordan was electrifying as Killmonger in the landmark superhero movie Black Panther.
Standout actress: We’ve been a fan of Toni Colette since the classic Australian comedy Muriel’s Wedding and she hasn’t failed to disappoint since then. In 2018, her performance helped make Hereditary one of the scariest films since The Exorcist.
Standout actor: Ethan Hawke has been on our radar ever since he stood up on his desk and showed his reverence for “Captain, my Captain” Robin Williams in Dead Poets Society. His characters are always intense and memorable, no less so than in this year’s First Reformed.
Standout director: Mexican director and screenwriter Alfonso Cuaron has been wowing audiences and critics for more than 20 years with memorable films like Y Tu Mama Tambien, Children of Men and Gravity. This year he did it again with Roma, a Netflix film many are predicting will get the nod at one or more award ceremonies.
Standout movie: For nearly a decade, Netflix has proven Hollywood can make small screen movies and series that are just as good as those made for the big screen. While Roma has lots of buzz, another Netflix film is still keeping us up at night. Bird Box, starring Sandra Bullock is a smart horror thriller that proves that what you don’t see can be scarier than anything you imagine.
What are your favorite movies and performances of 2018? And what are you Oscar predictions for February 24? Share them with the Shop Talk blog forum now!
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It looks like he did an excellent job.
Not for me
I did not see any of those.
I really enjoyed “A Quiet Place.”
Christian Bale did a great job playing Dick Cheney.
How can anyone overlook the star in “Bohemian Rhapsody” who BECAME Freddie Mercury?
I don’t follow any of the awards for music or movies.
I vote For Lady Gaga in a Star is Born, Remy Malik was great in Bohemian Rapsody. Loved Christian Bale in Vice. Loved the Movie Green Book, acting was great.
Super excited for this year nominees!! Congratulations to You all.
I stopped watching the awards show years ago and it’s because not only are they self serving but I can’t support anyone who consistently spews hatred for our government.
I did not watch…
I think you’re right on with your comments. No have to apologize though. Without looking…I’m afraid I’m not familiar with Toni Colette.
I usually do not watch awards, If I like a move I watch, if it has nudity, cussing , I just like simple , pure clean movies.
I loved watching Lady Gaga in a Star is Born! She was amazing. I loved Bohemian Rhapsody. The lead actor in that was wonderful. In animated the spent an inordinate amount of time creating a great kids show with an adult story line that kids can follow. The kids in the theaters laugh so much in love his show!
I watch movies that get my attention or that I am interested in. IDK if they are award winning types or not. That is just my opinion
The actor who played Freddy Mercury should be a shoo in.Outstanding.
A STAR IS BORN, GREAT MOVIE,
Rami Malek as Best Actor. “Bohemian Rhapsody,” as Best Picture. I cried for everything we lost, and smiled that we ever had Queen and Freddy.
Don’t watch the awards anymore, not entertaining too political.
You totally missed the boat here! One of 2018’s best movie’s was A Star is Born. Bradley Cooper hit it out of the park with his superb acting, and stellar directing. Gaga was phenomenal as well in her first movie.