This time last year, I was watching the trailer for Ridley Scott's spicy meatball of a true-crime saga "House of Gucci" on a continuous loop, trying to parse the nuances of Lady Gaga's Italian (?) accent and looking for a cheap online knockoff of Adam Driver's cable-knit ski sweater. I wasn't sure why Jared Leto was playing Jeffrey Tambor, but I was absolutely certain that Leto and Gaga and the movie would all be feted at the 2022 Oscars.
Of course, none of that happened (though I did find a great deal on the sweater), which is why it's best to see movies before making any awards season predictions. But there's no harm in offering a few thoughts about the fall films hoping to find favor with Oscar voters in the coming months. (We're looking at release dates through Nov. 4.)
Some of these movies could edge their way into the best picture conversation; others are more performance-driven. A few will be barely remembered a few months from now.
