I found Minari on a similar level of Nomadland which will likely win but I couldn’t stand save for cinematography and Francis McDormand
Agree. It must be me. I thought Minari was a mediocre film at best and at the end, I wanted to throw tomatoes at the screen. I resented that I had to pay $20 to rent it (especially when it will be free eventually). It was a respectable art house film that just didn't do it for me. The grandmother deserved her Oscar nod for supporting actress but Glenn Close should win handily.
Same for Nomadland. Totally mediocre film. I looked at my watch 3 times wondering when it would be over. Painful to watch. Seemed to me to be a "trendy' self-serving film made by Hollywood elite to show it "truly cares" for the little people. McDormand's acting was quite good but it doesn't compare to Andra Day in US vs Billie Holiday who should win the best actress Oscar. A brilliant and gutsy performance by a first time actress.
So far, have only seen 4 out of 8 best picture nominees and agree w Steve that Chicago 7 is the best so far. Just not looking forward to Aaron Sorkin's pontifications if it wins best picture.
Again, good evidence it must be me since I would never own, or even stream any of this year's Pop Grammy winners. Based on what I saw from Cardi B and Meghan Stallion on YouTube, I was so disgusted I almost puked. Hardly a triumph for the American music scene, IMHO.