Where to watch Oscar-nominated films in and around Dayton

The Academy awards are just around the corner. So there’s no better time than now to make sure you watch all of the big contenders before the big show.

This year’s Academy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, are on March 4 and will air on ABC.

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With intense themes on love, politics, mental health, crime and more, this year’s nominees are making waves with their brave, bold and brazen roles. We’ve compiled details about the nominees and where you can see their flicks - so you can be your own critic of this year’s top films.

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WHERE TO SEE OSCAR NOMINATED FILMS

The Neon, 130 E. 5th St.

Now playing: I, Tonya, Oscar-Nominated Shorts - Animation, Oscar-Nominated Shorts - Documentary and Oscar-Nominated Shorts - Live Action

Cinemark, various locations (titles not available at all locations)

Now playing: I, TonyaThe Shape of Water

Danbarry Cinemas, 8300 Lyons Ridge Dr. and 7650 Waynetown Blvd.

Now playing: Darkest Hour, Lady Bird, and Phantom Thread. Tonight, Feb. 15, is your last chance to see Phantom Thread for $1

See all showtimes online

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Many titles are also available to stream online through subscription sites such as Netflix.

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THE TOP OSCAR NOMINATIONS

Here’s a recap of some of the big award nominees so you can take inventory of which films you’ve seen or still need to see.

Best picture: Call Me by Your NameDarkest HourDunkirkGet OutLady BirdPhantom ThreadThe PostThe Shape of Water and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

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Lead Actor: Timothée Chalamet for Call Me by Your Name, Daniel Day-Lewis for Phantom Thread, Daniel Kaluuya for Get Out, Gary Oldman for Darkest Hour and Denzel Washington for Roman J. Israel, Esq.

Lead Actress: Sally Hawkins for The Shape of Water, Frances McDormand for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Margot Robbie for I, Tonya, Saoirse Ronan for Lady Bird, and Meryl Streep for The Post 

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Supporting Actor: Willem Dafoe for The Florida Project, Woody Harrelson for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Richard Jenkins for The Shape of Water, Christopher Plummer for All the Money in the World, and Sam Rockwell for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Supporting Actress: Mary J. Blige for Mudbound, Allison Janney for I, Tonya, Lesley Manville for Phantom Thread, Laurie Metcalf for Lady Bird and Octavia Spencer for The Shape of Water

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