Hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the 94th Academy Awards (informally known as the Oscars) will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 27. Here is the Paly Voice’s take on some of this year’s Best Picture Nominees:

• “Don’t Look Up”
• “Nightmare Alley”
• “The Power of the Dog” 
• “CODA”
• “Drive My Car”
• “Dune”
• “King Richard”