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Ten Best Picture Nominees 2022

by Betty Jo Tucker — Read all 96 poems by Betty Jo Tucker

As Poet Laureate of the Movies, I had to write a poem about Oscar's Ten Best Picture nominees announced yesterday.

Wednesday, February 9, 2022


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Ten films are up for Picture Best.

Which one will rise above the rest?

“The Power of the Dog” looks fine,

Though not a favorite of mine.

 

But “Belfast” boasts an Irish glow,

and stars so many that we know.

Then “West Side Story” filled with dance

won once before, so has a chance

 

There’s “Dune,” a sci-fi adventure

with lots of fans, you can be sure.

 “Licorice Pizza” don’t forget.

Nostalgia bubbles up in it.

 

A sleeper film like “Coda” could

brighten up every neighborhood.

Emotions soar in “Drive My Car.”   

“Don’t Look Up” scares us from afar.  

 

 “King Richard” honors father’s plan

for daughters who adore this man.

 “Nightmare Alley” a moral treat

with cinematic style to beat.

 

So pick the winner, if you please.

And congrats to the nominees!

  

 



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Reviewed by J. Roseline
Reviewed on October 21, 2022
This was just brilliant
thank u for this, can see your power here!!!

The power of the dog!!
I still never could understand how the title came to be
watched the film from start to finish.


J K

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on February 9, 2022
Thank you so much for placing the Oscar nominees in rhyme for us. As the years go by, I always try to see these pictures because they tend to be the very best even though they may not be box office success with the same old, same old. Fast and Furious 200. Star Wars 1000. Rocky 2000, etc.

But, I see no real advantage in trying to improve on original classics like Westside Story. What is Steven Spielberg thinking? Money? And Dune, with Sting playing a pivotal role was fantastically done. I tend to find that upgrades of movies like this tend to be outlandish and far from the original novel that created the story.

I recently got to watch a pirated version of 1917. I know that you did not like it because it is gutsy trench war at its worst. I looked it up and somehow missed last year's awards. I see that 1917 won many and I know why. The realism should make anyone watching, never want to go to war.

Ron

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on February 9, 2022
Thanks Betty. As it is, we have no interest in any of the nominations this year. "Dune' though was a favorite book of mine when I was younger. I have a first edition in my library. We're both interested in watching the new version when it comes to Prime. Incidentally.... we watched a movie this last weekend that we both really enjoyed. 'Words and Pictures' (2013) with Clive Owen and Juliette Binoche. Hope you're well. Keep up the good work.... rlc


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