2011* - Dreams, Data, and Silent Stars

In this episode of …and the Oscar Shoulda Gone To, Dylan, Rob and Glenys look back at the films of 2011 — but with a twist: *instead of tackling the Academy’s expanded Best Picture lineup, they narrow the field to the five nominees they believe truly deserved the honor (because nine was just way too many). Focusing on the silent-era homage and eventual winner The Artist, the heartfelt family drama The Descendants, Scorese’s cinematic love letter Hugo, the nostalgic Woody Allen fantasy Midnight in Paris, and the sharp, statistics-driven sports drama Moneyball, they imagine a leaner, more competitive race — and debate which of these standout films truly deserved to take home the top prize.

The ones we left out: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, The Help, Tree of Life, and War Horse. We’re sorry if you adored these films – but blame the Academy for a bloated category!

Best Picture Nominees – Our Top 5 Picks

The Artist – winner
The Descendants
Hugo
Midnight in Paris
Moneyball