By The Numbers - Oscar Best Picture Nominees

Once again I've participated in AMC's Best Picture Showcase.  Nine films spread across the last two Saturdays in February.  It's a challenge, but once again I've bested it.

What follows is my crude attempt to break down the films and spot similar themes.





5.5 - Number of films set at least 40 years ago.

5 - Number of films where parenting figures prominently into the plot.


4 - Number of films where a World War plays a role.

3.5 - Number of films set within the last decade.


3 - Number of films that feature kids with "daddy" issues.

3 - Number of films where a major lesson is that "there are things more important than money."

3 - Number of films that feature ridiculously cartoonish villains.

3- Number of films that do not feature  at least one of the following; John Goodman, Brad Pitt, Viola Davis, Jessica Chastain or Tom Hiddleston.

3 - Number of films that reference the making of films.

3 - Number of films featuring children as the leads.

2.5 - Number of films set in the 1920's.  

2 - Number of films set in Paris.

2 - Number of films that feature anthropomorphic animals.

2 - Number of films in which Brad Pitt teaches someone how to hit.

2 - Number of films that feature Brad Pitt doing a barely adequate job as a parent.

2 - Number of cool cameos by films directors.

1 - Number of films that completely turned off the majority of the audience.