Final pitches from the best picture Oscar nominees

At this time in the awards season two years ago, no one thought "CODA" was going to win the Oscar. Minds can change. Hearts can be won. It's not too late to bust out a few new moves.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  How the 10 best picture Oscar nominees might make their final pitches for a win Heading into the final stretch before voting begins, let's look at the messages the nominated movies could be sending to persuade academy members. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT A Grammy-winning producer. An incarcerated father. And a 'fairy tale' reunion Big Hit has spent most of his adult life in prison on drug-related charges — from 1991 to 2004, with intermittent stints to follow — laying his head in a cell as his son, Hit-Boy (Chauncey Hollis Jr.), established himself as one of hip-hop's dominant producers. SHARE       READ MORE 'Native women are unstoppable': Lily Gladstone's plan to expand Indigenous inclusion Lily Gladstone is the first Native American to earn an Oscar nomination for lead actress. Now that she has kicked the door down, she plans on holding it open. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT These Oscar nominees have already won the red carpet Here's a look at the nominees for lead actress and what to expect during their walk on the 96th Academy Awards red carpet. SHARE       READ MORE Kieran Culkin's take on Logan Roy's parenting? 'He could have raised them better' At first glance, the actor knew the writing for "Succession" was strong but didn't see an audience for it, including himself. And then something clicked. SHARE       READ MORE 'We understood what we were putting into the world.' Elizabeth Debicki on Diana's last days The first four episodes of the final season of "The Crown" focus on Diana, her children, her relationship with Dodi Fayed and their tragic end. SHARE       READ MORE Oscars rewind -- 2004: When costumes joined a rush of accolades Twenty years ago, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" swept the awards. Costume design was at the front of the charge. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times The Envelope newsletter. Invite your family, friends, and colleagues to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW