Okay, hear’s a breakdown of the films mentioned in the text, organized for easy reference. I’ve included where you can watch them as stated in the article:
1. The Smashing Machine
* About: Based on the life of MMA champion Mark Kerr, focusing on his struggles with opioid addiction, chronic pain, and relationships in the late ’90s. Stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
* Director: Benny Safdie
* Oscar Nods: Best Hair and Makeup
* Where to Watch:
* HBO Max (streaming from January 23)
* Amazon Prime Video (rent)
* Google Play (rent)
* Apple TV (rent)
2. Song Sung Blue
* About: Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play a married couple who perform as a Neil Diamond tribute band (based on the real band Thunder & Lightning). hudson received a best Actress nomination.
* Stars: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson
* Oscar Nods: Kate Hudson – Best Actress
* Where to Watch:
* Apple TV (rent)
* YouTube (rent)
* Amazon Prime Video (rent)
* Google Play (rent)
3. Train dreams
* About: Based on a novella by Denis Johnson, depicting the life of Robert Grainier in the Pacific Northwest at the turn of the 20th century.
* Stars: Joel Edgerton,Felicity Jones
* Oscar Nods:
* Adolpho veloso – Best Cinematography
* Nick Cave – Best Original Song (“Train Dreams”)
* Greg Kwedar & Clint Bentley – Best Adapted Screenplay
* Best picture
* Where to Watch: Netflix (streaming)
4. The Ugly Stepsister
* About: A Norwegian body horror take on the Cinderella story, staying true to the Brothers Grimm original.
* stars: Lea Myren, Thea Sofie Loch Næss
* Oscar Nods: Best Hair and Makeup (Thomas Foldberg & Anne Cathrine Sauerberg)
* Where to Watch: Disney+ (streaming with subscription)
5. Viva Verdi!
* About: (The text cuts off here, so details are incomplete.) A peek into the lives of… (the rest is missing).
Let me know if you’d like any more information about any of these films!
