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If you missed seeing the nominated movies in theaters, consider checking them out from the library and decide for yourself who the winners should be.

A Complete Unknown
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Conclave
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Dune: Part Two
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Wicked
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The Wild Robot
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Websites

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Find out more information on the biggest ceremony of the awards season on the official Academy Awards website.
IMDb
Find out who was in the movie, read actor bios, and keep up on the latest award season news with this website.

From Book To Movie

Film awards season is in full swing and some of this year's Academy nominated movies were based on books. Find out if the book was better by checking out the source!

Conclave by Robert Harris
Following the sudden death of the Pope, cardinals from around the world gather in the Vatican to cast their votes for the new pontiff, but factions quickly form in what develops into a contentious convention.
Dune by Frank Herbert
Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of Paul Atreides—who would become known as Muad'Dib—and of a great family's ambition to bring to fruition humankind’s most ancient and unattainable dream.
Dylan Goes Electric! by Elijah Wald
Delving into folk revival, the rise of rock and the tension between traditional and groundbreaking music, a well-respected music critic explores the cultural, political and historical context of when—50 years ago, on July 25, 1965—Bob Dylan, backed by an electric band, debuted his new rock hit, "Like a Rolling Stone."
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Follows the experiences of two African-American teenagers at an abusive reform school in Jim Crow-era Florida. Based on the stories of a real reform school.
Wicked by Gregory Maguire
Wicked is a tale that takes you to the other, darker side of the rainbow as novelist Gregory Maguire chronicles the Wicked Witch of the West's odyssey through the complex world of Oz -- where people call you wicked if you tell the truth.
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
Initializing for the first time on a remote island where she is all alone, Roz the robot learns survival strategies from the island's hostile animals and finally gains acceptance when she cares for an orphaned gosling.

Hollywood History

Academy Awards History
Learn about the history of the Academy Awards with these titles from the library.
Making Movies
Learn how your favorite movies were made with behind the scenes looks at the concept art, screenplays, and trivia from the sets.
Motion Picture Industry
Learn about the history of the motion picture industry and the creative people who have entertained us with their talents.

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Databases

Use one of the library's databases to find out more about the nominees and the books the movies were based on.

Gale Books and Authors
Gale Books and Authors brings ease, authority and fun to the question of "what do I read next?" The database has menus that easily broaden and narrow searches according to author, title, character, subject and other criteria.
NoveList Plus
NoveList has information on over 200,000 fiction and non-fiction titles, including popular author Read-alikes, book discussion guides, award lists and much more.
Pop Culture Studies (Gale OneFile)
Search this database for articles about the awards and nominees.