Oscar-Buzz Films: Top Picks for April

0:00On April 4th, April brings some killer drama flicks to your streaming queue, and a bunch tie into Oscar buzz from recent years. These films had short theater stints to qualify for awards, and two snag big wins while others got nods. But Rotten Tomatoes' critics shook things up by crowning a 2022 release as the top pick with a 96% score. That number one spot goes to living on Prime Video, where Bill Nyee earned his lone best actor nomination playing a buttoned-up bureaucrat in, post-war London. Facing a terminal diagnosis, his character chases real meaning in his final days, building bonds that change him forever. Meanwhile, Hamlet on Peacock took home best actress for Jesse Buckley as Shakespeare's wife, grappling with family loss and her husband's rising fame. It nabbed that win heading into the Oscars, highlighting her powerhouse turn in a tough period tale. Over on Hulu, sentimental value sits at 95%, landing Stellan Skarsgard, his first supporting

1:00actor nod as a fading director caught in, industry drama, and rounding out strong contenders, shame on HBO Max score 79%, with Carrie Mulligan confronting her brother's hidden struggles. Critics love these for raw emotion and stellar acting, making them perfect watches before awards chatter heats up again. Fire them up this month and see why they pack such punch. This has been Entertainment and Celebrity News Today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with a story.