In my opinion the film One Battle After Another should win the award for the Best Picture of 2026. At the time I am writing this I don’t know who will win I just finished watching the last of the 10 nominees yesterday, and today I decided to watch again the one I thought was best of all those nominated. That was One Battle After Another. I enjoyed it all over again.

I can’t believe this movie was not more popular.  When I went to see it in Steinbach I was surprised and disappointed that more people had not gone to see  it. I thought it was very funny and thought-provoking with fine acting, great writing, wonderful cinematography, and pretty good songs. Who could ask for more? If you haven’t seen I recommend you do it. Its worth the watch.

I wanted to announce that before the awards ceremony in a couple of hours, though I know my choices have usually been wrong in the past.  Even my predictions when I divorce that from my preferences have usually been wrong. It is hard to predict, but fun to try.

After going through this process this year my faith in films has been renewed. Films are a great art form. Maybe the best because they combine so may art forms. Writing, acting, music, and cinematography. They can create a wonderful conglomerate or an awful mess. Sometimes both at once.

Often the films when I first watched them did not appeal. After reflection though, I thought they were all worth watching. Even the weird ones. Adn some were very weird. All were flawed. Perfection is hard to find.

But I think it will win. Later tonight we will find out what the Academy thinks.

After today, I will comment on all of the 10 films that were nominated for best picture, including why I thought this one was best.

Happy viewing.