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The Academy Awards are in crisis even more than those other times they were in crisis.
Without any popular titles in the mix, Hollywoods biggest night had become a niche product.
Fortunately, theres one tiny glimmer of hope.
Delayed Blockbusters
In another universe, these movies might have been competing againstNomadland.
But now, theyre playing in a very stacked field.
(Though it did win Roger Deakins his long-awaited trophy.)
THE LAST DUEL(October 15)The case for Oscar:Matt and Ben, together again!
(Affleck is the local nobleman.)
This film, which concerns a race of superpowered immortal aliens, may sport slightly less real-world relevance.
(The other actors have been replaced with movie stars.)
Oscar-nominated actors Adam Driver and Lady Gaga star in this ripped-from-the-headlines tale of Italian fashion and murder.
TICK, TICK … BOOM!
The Bullitts, whos better-known for his music videos.
Auteur Passion Projects
The latest efforts from some venerable Oscar-nominated filmmakers.
Seems like a good week to skip the internet.
RESPECT(August 13)The case for Oscar:Jennifer Hudson plays the late, great Aretha Franklin.
Utter Mysteries
Right now, these movies exist more as Deadline announcements than anything else.
I would be very surprised if all of them actually come out this year.
