The best season of the year is here — Oscar season.
November is a prime month for films that could be nominated for Oscars. Voting for the March 4 ceremony begins two months earlier on Jan. 5, which means the films have to be screened before that date to be eligible.
November is a good month for early pushes for the ballot, but films that are released this soon might not have award season longevity. The movies aren’t to be counted out though. Last year’s Best Picture winner, Moonlight, was released on Nov. 18. So here are the November movies that could be in contention for the 90th Academy Awards.
My Friend Dahmer (Nov. 3) — The story of the infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer’s high school years might not have the stature to gain a Best Picture nomination, but it does have the potential to land in an acting category. Ross Lynch, who is known for Disney role on Austin and Ally, plays Dahmer, and the resemblance to the killer is uncanny and a total 180 from his character on the family friendly show. Maybe Lynch could land a nomination in his first major film.
Lady Bird (Nov. 3) — This coming-of-age movie could land nominations in all of the major categories — writing, acting, anything. Saoirse Ronan, who was nominated for Best Actress in 2016 for Brooklyn, plays the sassy title character. The films follows her life and interactions with the people around her, namely her mother played by Laurie Metcalf. Lucas Hedges, who was nominated for his role in Manchester By The Sea in 2017, is also in the film. Lady Bird could very well pick up spots in three of the acting categories.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (Nov. 10) — When a girl is murdered and police take minimal action to find the killer, the mom goes out of her way to put up three billboards to draw attention to the situation. Starring Frances McDormand and Woody Harrelson, the film has a vibe and story that most Academy voters would find appealing. The film is already generating buzz, and it could sustain the talk once audiences across the nation see it.
Wonder (Nov. 17) — Julia Roberts and Jacob Tremblay: a team of actors we didn’t know we needed. Tremblay plays Auggie Pullman, a boy who had corrective surgery on his face that makes him look unlike anyone else. His appearance garners attention from classmates — and not all of it good. Tremblay was snubbed in 2016 when he wasn’t nominated for his emotional role in Room. If that happens again, all hell might break loose.
Darkest Hour (Nov. 22) — As usual, Gary Oldman steps into a role that makes him unrecognizable. The British actor will portray the famous Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The film follows the governmental aspect of the Dunkirk rescue. The film’s historical component can land it multiple nominations, but Oldman will surely pick up a Best Actor nod.
Call Me By Your Name (Nov. 24) — This film follows an Italian teenage boy Elio (Timothée Chalamet) who falls in love with his father’s research assistant, Mr. Pellman (Armie Hammer). It seem that after Moonlight won the Best Picture, more movies exploring sexuality have come into the mainstream. If Moonlight can maintain longevity, Call Me By Your Name can too.
