The Paly Voice reviews: Best Picture nominees 2018
March 4, 2018
With the 90th annual Academy Awards airing this evening, The Paly Voice staff reviewed the nine films nominated for Best Picture. Click below for an in depth look at each film.
‘The Shape of Water’: An unconventional love story

‘Darkest Hour’ gracefully recounts Churchill’s political journey

‘Dunkirk’ offers a nuanced glimpse of war

‘Phantom Thread’ provides exquisite cinematography, falls short with strange message

‘Three Billboards’ brings to light internal struggle and pain

‘Get Out’: A shocking psychological horror film

‘The Post’: A stunning reminder of the power of free press

‘Call Me by Your Name’ demonstrates art of filmmaking

‘Lady Bird’ provides stunning snapshot of adolescent life in Sacramento

Which nominee should win Best Picture at the 90th Academy Awards?
- Call Me by Your Name (100%, 1 Votes)
- Shape of Water (0%, 0 Votes)
- Darkest Hour (0%, 0 Votes)
- Dunkirk (0%, 0 Votes)
- Phantom Thread (0%, 0 Votes)
- Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (0%, 0 Votes)
- Get Out (0%, 0 Votes)
- The Post (0%, 0 Votes)
- Lady Bird (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 1



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