Looking for a stirring story? Don't miss this week's lineup of Oscar-nominated dramas showing on the big screen in and around Washington.
Read on for the highest rated drama films to catch in theaters, based on critical scores sourced from review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. (Movie descriptions courtesy The Movie Database; showtimes via Fandango.)
The Favourite
In 18th century England, the close relationship between Queen Anne and Sarah Churchill is threatened by the arrival of Sarah's cousin, Abigail Hill, resulting in a bitter rivalry between the two cousins to be the Queen's favorite.
With a critical approval rating of 93 percent and an audience score of 62 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Favourite" has gotten a lot of positive attention since its release on Dec. 14, with a consensus that "'The Favourite' sees Yorgos Lanthimos balancing a period setting against rich, timely subtext — and getting roundly stellar performances from his well-chosen stars." The film recently scored 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
You can catch it at AMC Georgetown 14 (3111 K St. NorthW.) through Tuesday, Jan. 29. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Green Book
Tony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, is hired to drive pianist Don Shirley on a tour through the Deep South in the days when African Americans were forced to find alternate accommodations and services due to segregation laws below the Mason-Dixon Line. They relied on a guide called The Negro Motorist Green Book.
With a critical approval rating of 82 percent and an audience score of 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Green Book" has racked up generally positive reviews since its release on Nov. 16. The site's critical consensus has it that "'Green Book' takes audiences on a surprisingly smooth ride through potentially bumpy subject matter, fueled by Peter Farrelly's deft touch and a pair of well-matched leads." The film garnered five Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
It's playing at Regal Gallery Place Stadium 14 (701 Seventh St. NW) through Thursday, Jan. 24; The Miracle Theatre (535 Eighth St. SE) through Thursday, Jan. 24; AMC Georgetown 14 (3111 K St. NW.) through Tuesday, Jan. 29; and Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market (550 E. Penn St. NE) through Thursday, Jan. 31. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Bohemian Rhapsody
Singer Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and bass guitarist John Deacon take the music world by storm when they form the rock 'n' roll band Queen in 1970. Hit songs become instant classics. When Mercury's increasingly wild lifestyle starts to spiral out of control, Queen soon faces its greatest challenge yet — finding a way to keep the band together amid the success and excess.
With a critical approval rating of 62 percent and an audience score of 89 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Bohemian Rhapsody" is well worth a watch, with a consensus that "'Bohemian Rhapsody' hits a handful of high notes, but as an in-depth look at a beloved band, it offers more of a medley than a true greatest hits collection." The film boasts five Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Get a piece of the action at Regal Gallery Place Stadium 14 (701 Seventh St. NW) through Wednesday, Jan. 30. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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