We've shared a number of Kevin B. Lee's terrific video essays before (he's the head video essayist at Fandor's Keyframe), and regardless of your preference, there's always something interesting. If you don't remember who the nominees are, be sure to check out our post here.
It's a little strange in some ways that we compare movies that were not made to compete against each other, but at this point it's a tradition. The Academy crowns a winner in each category every year, and this year Kevin has taken a look at some of the major categories and what each of them brings to the table.
Best Picture:
Best Director:
Best Cinematography:
Best Actor:
Best Actress:
Best Supporting Actor:
Best Supporting Actress:
You can check out more of Kevin's videos over on his Vimeo page as well as on Keyframe.
Source: Kevin B. Lee