The best movie nominees are out.

I haven’t seen Zone of Interest, although I am interested, American Fiction, some curiosity, and Past Lives.

That leaves 7 movies.

7. Maestro. Didn’t like it at all. A movie about a fascinating man that isn’t really about his accomplishments at all. And the smoking is so prevalent it is distracting. I expected the last puff to match the last breath on his wife.

6. Barbie. Very well made and it has its moments. Just not all that engaging to me.

5. Killers of the Flower Moon. Good movie but far from great movie. Watching De Niro mug and Leonardo portray a cretin for almost four hours doesn’t do that much for me. The female lead was terrific.

Here’s where things get interesting. Anatomy of a Fall was a wonderful movie. Can’t wait to see it again. Loved everything about Holdovers. Already watched it twice. Poor Things is an original movie that had me from the start. Also look forward to seeing it again. And Oppenheimer deserves all the accolades it is getting.

But put my feet to the fire and………….

4. Oppenheimer. The section on the first atomic explosion is some of finest filmmaking I’ve ever scene. On the edge of your seat stuff. I thought the hearings dragged a bit and made for a less than exciting final section.

3. Anatomy of a Fall.

2. Poor Things.

1. Holdovers. It had it all for me.