The most prestigious movie awards are almost upon us, so the most annoying person you know is raving and ranting about what, if any, of their favorite movies were nominated for.

As one such annoying person, I’m going to use my collegiate platform to spread, not unlike a virus, my cinephile propaganda.

Here are the movies that were nominated that I believe are a toot or a boot: “Dune: Part Two,” “Emilia Pérez,” “Gladiator II,” “Nosferatu,” “The Substance,” “Wicked” and “Wild Robot.”

Here are my thoughts on the biggest movies nominated (and Wild Robot).

Starting off strong with “Dune: Part Two” was nominated five times for the following categories: Visual Effects, Sound, Production Design, Cinematography and Best Picture. I fully believe all of these were fair nominations. “Dune: Part Two” was an awesome film that felt just as impressive as its predecessor. If it were me, I might’ve even thrown in Best Costuming simply for how effective the designs are in moving you into the world whilst also being so chic.

I believe Dune will win big come awards night. Genuinely a great watch with phenomenal acting, and if absolutely nothing else, the screen arts of the proverbial set (because so much of it is special effects) are stunning, jaw-dropping and filled with eye-bulging cool moments.

Moving on, we have my least favorite nomination, “Emilia Pérez.” This film earned 13 nominations. I was absolutely gobsmacked, especially since I watched the film in preparation for this article. I expected a work of art, something sublime for my eyes. Instead, I was shown a vaguely offensive film from the hands of a French director about a trans-Mexican drug lord, a premise I would normally be drawn into.

Alas, “Emilia Pérez” fell extremely short for me. I don’t find the musicality to be impressive, nor do I find the acting to be close to superb. The songs came off as almost SNL-ish to me, and none of them felt revolutionary or groundbreaking. The acting can be best surmised by looking up Selena Gomez’s viral monologue. It was disappointing all around, especially because I was very excited about the movie having a trans lead.

On a much sexier and only slightly bloodier note is “Gladiator II.” Look, if your partner wants action and you want hot, sweaty men grunting (or vice versa), put this on. Nominated for a single Oscar in the category of Costume Design. Maybe it was good, or maybe the actors are just hot and could pull off a paper bag drenched in pig slop. This movie is just great fun; it’s got some emotion, too… I suppose.

On a much spookier note, we have what is probably my favorite film of the year: “Nosferatu.” You cannot get me to shut up about this movie; I know it is objectively not the movie of the year (“Dune: Part Two” most certainly is), but it was my movie of the year. Nominated for Cinematography, Costume Design, Production Design and Hair and Makeup, I would like nothing more than for my vampire movie to win big, and I believe she will. Total toot from me. It has everything: gothic energy, scary vampirism and Lily-Rose Depp.

Another horror film nominated was “The Substance,” which is my second favorite movie of the year. Nominated for five different categories: Best Picture, Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, Achievement in Directing, Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling and Writing (Original Screenplay).

I will die on the hill that Margaret Qualley was robbed for best supporting actress. Demi Moore, however, is entirely deserving, and I genuinely hope she wins it. Also, this movie is disgusting in a way that I could not turn away from.

I will argue for the lack of nomination in the costume design category because there is so much to analyze about clothing from this movie. It provides a crystal clear yet profound commentary on beauty standards, the horrors of pitting women against each other, the horrors of working for men in the industry and lots of body horror. Without a doubt, the story of Elizabeth Sparkle will become a classic.

Perhaps the biggest movie to drop for this award season was “Wicked.” With a whopping 10 nominations, Wicked will win at least a few things. Awarded with the following nominations (not all listed): Best Picture, Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Achievement in Costume Design, Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling, and Achievement in Sound.

Look, everyone loved “Wicked.” I loved this film and the Broadway show (opinion on the books pending). I will say that if this film doesn’t win makeup and hair for the simple fact of painting Cynthia Erivo green, then all hope is lost for the Oscars. Nevertheless, Erivo and Ariana Grande did phenomenally in their acting and, most certainly, in their singing. I pray this movie gets lots of gold.

Now on to the best-animated film I have ever seen in my life, “Wild Robot.” Nominated thrice for Best Animated Feature Film, Original Score and Achievement in Sound. I think these nominations are earned, and if “Wild Robot” doesn’t win Best Animated Film, I will crash out.

While watching, I cried, laughed and even called my mom to tell her I loved her. The cast was absolutely stacked, and honestly, I would argue for all the actors to be nominated for their career-specific awards (i.e., Best Actor/Actress and Supporting Actor/Actress). But the score of this movie left me speechless. My roommate and I listened to it around the apartment for days after. Just watch it. Now.

Now, I would be remiss not to mention that “Challengers” was totally robbed, if for nothing else, Best Score. But I also wholeheartedly believe it deserved to be nominated for Best Cinematography. In my opinion, the scene where the point of view follows the tennis ball is more than enough reason.

Another snub was “Longlegs,” which I believe deserved a nomination for Best Cinematography because I was very close to pooping my pants every time the shadow-goat thing appeared on the screen, and that was enough for me.

My last snub complaint is “Smile: 2,” in which Naomi Scott was totally robbed for Best Actress. If you have watched the movie, you know exactly what I mean; she did her big one with this. Scott did things I wasn’t aware actors could do; she played the insane character spiraling so well.

Alas, you may notice a common theme in my snub picks: they’re all horror (yes, “Challengers” is a horror movie because cheaters are depicted, and I’ll die on that hill). Sadly, horror is almost always snubbed at the Oscars because horror is rarely taken seriously as an artistic medium by the Academy.

Thus concludes my Oscars rant; I hope you enjoyed it and that you’ll stay tuned in to hopefully watch your favorite movies and actors win awards on March 2.

Garrett McEntee is a 19-year-old English sophomore from Benton.