What if Oscar film posters told the truth?
BY READERS DIGEST
1st Jan 2015 Film & TV
The Shiznit has created hilarious alternative posters for every Oscar-nominated film that say what we were all thinking. Which one will be victorious come awards night?
La La Land
What's it about?
A young struggling actress named Mia, and wannabe jazz musician Sebastian fall unwittingly in love against a backdrop of sunny LA and a sumptuous musical score.
Who stars?
Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling
What's it nominated for?
Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Cinematography, Original Screenplay, Original Score, Original Song, Film Editing, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Production Design, Costume Design
Read more: The musicals that inspired La La Land
Manchester By The Sea
What's it about?
When his brother dies, an uncle is forced to return home to care for his bereaved nephew. As he adjusts to his new situation, he's haunted by the memories that caused him to leave Manchester in the first place.
Who stars?
Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams
What's it nominated for?
Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Original Screenplay
Jackie
What's it about?
The story of the day that changed history, as told from the point of view of First Lady, Jackie Kennedy.
Who stars?
Natalie Portman
What's it nominated for?
Best Actress, Original Score , Costume Design
Arrival
What's it about?
An expert linguist is tasked with investigating a mysterious alien spacecraft that's just landed on earth.
Who stars?
Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker
What's it nominated for?
Best Picture, Best Director, Cinematography, Adapted Screenplay, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Film Editing, Production Design
Read more: 10 Of the most shocking film plot twists
Lion
What's it about?
Saroo Brierley was adopted by an Australian couple after getting lost in Calcutta as a young boy. Years later, he decides to search for his real family.
Who stars?
Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, Nicole Kidman
What's it nominated for?
Best Picture, Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Cinematography, Adapted Screenplay, Original Score
Read our review of Lion
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