Are you seeking a chance to watch some of the Oscar winning movies this week? If so, you’re in luck – Cottage Road Cinema is showing several award-winning films! We try to vary our programme with a mix of new releases, classics and event cinema but this week is particularly special – all of our screenings are movies that have been nominated for or won Oscars! It’s a great opportunity to see why these works of cinematic art were awarded such prestigious honours from The 95th Academy Awards. Experience for yourself what makes these films worthy of their accolades, by watching them on the big screen here at Cottage Road Cinema.

Everything Everywhere All At Once

First up we have Everything Everywhere All At Once, the critically-acclaimed film that follows the story of an ageing Chinese immigrant who is swept up in an insane adventure where she alone can save what’s important to her by connecting with the lives she could have lead in other universes. This inspiring adventure, starring Michelle Yeoh, will be showing at Cottage Road Cinema on Monday 13th March at 5pm for our hard of hearing subtitled screening, and then Thursday 16th at 2pm for our senior screening.

Winner:
Best picture
Best actress (Michelle Yeoh)
Best actor in a supporting role (Ke Huy Quan)
Best actress in a supporting role (Jamie Lee Curtis)
Best director (David Kwan and Daniel Scheinert)
Best original screenplay
Best film editing

The Whale

Next up The Whale, Brendan Fraser plays the reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempting to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption. Playing Monday 13th March at 8:10pm and Wednesday 15th at 5pm.

Winner:
Best actress (Brendan Fraser)
Best makeup and hairstyling

All Quiet On The Western Front

All Quiet On The Western Front the highly praised war drama from 2022, centred on a group of German soldiers experiencing the full devastation of World War I. Audiences are taken on a remarkable journey of scenes that bring the brutality of war to life on the screen. Screening at Cottage Road on Tuesday 14th March at 7:30pm.

Winner:
Best original score
Best cinematography
Best production design
Best international feature film

Noteworthy mentions

There are a few other noteworthy mentions which didn’t quite make the cut but were well nominated and deserve a second viewing.

The Banshees Of Inisherin

The BAFTA winning The Banshees Of Inisherin (Outstanding British film) tells the story of two lifelong friends who find themselves at an impasse when one ends their relationship abruptly, with alarming consequences for the both of them. Oscar nominated for Best picture, Best actor (Colin Farrell), Best original screenplay among others. Catch it on Tuesday 14th at 4:40pm and Wednesday 15th at 8:10pm.

Tár

This one is a bit of a shock, we thought Cate Blanchett had the best actress award in the bag, although she did win the BAFTA for Best leading actress last month. Cate Blanchett plays the renowned musician Lydia Tár who’s elaborate facade begins to unravel revealing dirty secrets and the corrosive nature of power. Oscar nominated for Best picture, Best actress, Best director along with three others. Playing on Thursday 16th at 7:30pm.

Our programme starting Friday 17th including the star-studded Allelujah will be confirmed later this evening. Be sure to keep an eye on our programme. Tickets for all of the above mentioned films can be booked at www.cottageroad.co.uk