Netflix Has Never Won The Best Picture Oscar, But These 10 Films Show It Should Have

In 2019, Netflix received its first Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards with Alfonso Cuaron Roma. Since then, the streaming service has yet to win the top award. However, this is not due to lack of quality or effort.

The company has supported some of the best filmmakers working today – david fincher, Guillermo del Toro, spike lee, jane campionAnd martin ScorseseETo name a few – creating some epic and personal works for the streaming service.

Netflix has made the best movies when they’ve written big checks to artists to do what they want. Here are 10 of the best movies that have earned praise and awards over the years:

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da 5 blood

da 5 blood was another case of spike lee To be jointly despised by the Academy. It was only nominated for Best Original Score terence blanchardBut every other category was discontinued. Pure ridiculousness, granted Lee’s Compelling direction, both avant-garde and realistic, and powerhouse ensembles. Each main cast including recently nominated delroy lindo (sinners), deserve recognition in this story of Vietnam vets returning home. this is the second one Took A film about a past and present that feels alive and immediate in every frame. Thankfully, many critics groups and festivals beyond the Academy recognized the film’s merits.

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dolemite is my name

dolemite is my name there is one rare biopic:This is hilarious. story of Rudy Ray Moore And a group of dreamers are creating their signature blaxploitation character, Dolemite, who is as funny as it is heartfelt. This is a film that supports not only the soloist, but also the collective. Craig Brewer’s The movie went like gangbusters, with Eddie Murphy Reaching another career milestone that should have earned him an Academy Award nomination. dolemite is my name A beautiful comedy which was loved by the audience and critics.

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frankenstein

Netflix needs to keep writing specifically Guillermo del Toro Checks to do as he wants. maestro and his team Build a big, comprehensive picture of Mary Shelley’s Classic horror story. It’s reliable, yet new in ways that resonate with today. Large-scale horror is rarely seen in theaters or on streaming, but del toro’s The epic is not only a feast for the eyes, but also for the soul. Emotions are hurt in every vivid frame, especially when Frankenstein’s monster is shown in his true state: alone in a cold, man-made world. frankensteinwhich is now up for Best Picture, among other awards, is another hand-crafted achievement on Del Toro’s part.

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Irishman

Irishman is more than three and a half hours crime epic about hitman frank sheeran (robert de niro) and his decades-long friendship with the notorious Teamster jimmy hoffa (al Pacino), whose disappearance remains a mystery. No, Irishman that’s all it’s about martin scorsese And his filmography is all about the mob. It serves as a conclusion to his violent stories, including goodfellas And casino. These stories end in sadness and death. Scorsese’s The meditation on mortality is an epic tale, important for his work and perhaps for cinema at large.

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k-pop demon hunter

k-pop demon hunter It is an event that is still bringing joy around the world. It’s a powerful piece of animation and an honest celebration of friendship, culture and music. director maggie kong And Chris Appelhans Strike an undeniable chord in pop culture – something that Netflix hasn’t always managed to do, even with its most popular titles. However, the film is more than just popular. This is a great action film in which a dynamic trio sings and fights monsters. Couldn’t ask for much more than that in a great popcorn movie.

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Munch

David Fincher’s Film about the screenwriter of citizen Kane A fluffy, sad ball. This is below average fincher MoviesWhich means it’s still not that loose, but it plays out a bit like the hangout movie Harman J. mankiewicz. He’s a flawed man you want to spend time with as he drinks, writes, and exposes hypocrisy. gary oldman Mank is magnetic in a film that is more gentle than many of Fincher’s previous strips. Here the heart is proving that fincher He can depict goodness as skillfully as he can depict darkness. Who would have thought that his most illuminating film would be black and white?

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power of dog

jane campion Became the second director of a Netflix film to win Best Director at the Academy Awards, after Alfonso Cuaron. Roma. Campion, known for piano and underestimated in cutA genuine original crafted with power of dog. It is a more nuanced portrayal of the men and women of the Old West than the average Western. The souls of troubled people run deep here, depicted with the visual richness expected of the genre. this is one soulful westernBoth traditional and subversive.

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ice society

ice society A harrowing story of survival. JA Bayona’s The film describes the Uruguayan rugby team whose flight crashes in the Andes. The survivors depend on each other and, eventually, turn to cannibalism to survive. Bayona does not doubt this true story. It’s an unflinching look at existence – fitting for the director orphanage. For its unbroken picture of death, ice society Ranks highly among the best movies on Netflix.

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train dreams

it life-affirming film Nominated for Best Picture at this year’s Academy Awards. Clint Bentley’s optimization of dennis johnson’s The novella grapples with beauty, pain, and everything in between and beyond. Story of a Daily Laborer (Played by) joel edgerton) set in the early 20th century only runs around 100 minutes, yet it is filled with plenty of life’s trials and tribulations. It’s an extraordinary but universal story about the passage of time, love and loss, and the homes we build for ourselves. train dreams This is one of those films that transcends its time, keeping the audience engaged with its emotions for days, weeks, months and who knows, maybe even years to come.

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the harder they fall

director James Samuel’s the harder they fall It performed well among critics groups and voting bodies, but its craftsmanship and systematic ensemble should have received more attention from the Academy. The film is full of action-packed entertainment due to its musical costume design, production design and cinematography as well as the electric cast of characters and actors. Like power of dog, the harder they fall Provides a new vision within the Western genre. It’s all part of thrilling action with laughs and stakes as harsh as gunfire.

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These are our picks of the best Oscar-nominated movies to stream on Netflix – which ones are yours?