Arm-chair movie critics, see Oscar Best Picture nominees with the AJC
Georgia is one of the top film destinations in the nation.
Total film and television spending in Georgia hit a record of $2.7 billion in the fiscal year ending in July 2017, up about one-third over the prior year, according to the state Department of Economic Development. With so much industry action going on in the Peach State, it's hard not to have at least a passing interest in the offerings from Hollywood.
>>Enter the AJC's Oscar ticket giveaway
Many go so far to consider themselves movie experts. Are you one of them?
If so, here’s your chance to see the 2018 Academy Awards’ Best Picture nominees with us.
Enter The Atlanta-Journal Constitution’s ticket contest to win a seat at the marathon viewing of several films nominated for the coveted Oscar for Best Picture.
Nominees are:
- Call Me by Your Name
- Darkest Hour
- Dunkirk
- Get Out
- Lady Bird
- Phantom Thread
- The Post
- The Shape of Water
- Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri
Winners may be asked to join us for our Oscar Facebook Live at Sugarloaf Mills mall in Lawrenceville on March 3, the night before the Oscars. Experts from the local film industry will also weigh in on the nominees, including the African-American Film Critics Association; Marc Casey an expert in underwater video production; Kevin Mayes, head tailor for “Black Panther” and other films.
During last year's Oscar finale, there was an equal amount of drama off screen after an envelope snafu resulted in "La La Land" mistakenly being named the winner. The actual winner was "Moonlight," directed by Barry Jenkins.
>>More details on how to enter the AJC's Oscar ticket giveaway
About the Author
Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.
