The First Post A-Z of Oscar-winning films

Best Original Score

Keira Knightley and James McAvoy feature in the big screen adaptation of Ian McEwan's blockbuster novel. Available on DVD.
The First Post review

Trailer

THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM

Best Film Editing; Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing

Third instalment of the Bourne trilogy, made by British director Paul Greengrass, with Matt Damon as the amnesiac agent Jason Bourne. Available on DVD.

The First Post review

Trailer

THE COUNTERFEITERS

Best Foreign Film

A group of highly-skilled inmates at a concentration camp are used by the Nazis to forge bank notes in an attempt to bring down the American economy. Available on DVD.

ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE

Best Costume Design

Cate Blanchett reprises her role as the Virgin Queen in a film that sacrifices historical accuracy for romance and high adventure. Available on DVD from February 25.
The First Post review

Trailer

THE GOLDEN COMPASS

Best Visual Effects

Epic fantasy starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig, in which the forces of good and evil battle for control of the mysterious Dust. Available on DVD from April 28.

The First Post review

Trailer

JUNO

Best Original Screenplay (Diablo Cody)

Ellen Page stars as a young girl stuck with an unplanned pregnancy in this warm-hearted surprise hit. On general release.

Trailer

MICHAEL CLAYTON

Best Supporting Actress (Tilda Swinton)

A law firm fixer played by George Clooney gets to grips with corruption in the legal world. Available on DVD.

The First Post review

Trailer

NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN

Best Picture; Best Director (Joel and Ethan Coen); Best Supporting Actor (Javier Bardem); Best Adapted Screenplay (Joel and Ethan Coen)

The Coen Brothers' much-heralded return to form is a warped Western based on Cormac McCarthy's prize-winning novel. On general release.

Trailer

ONCE

Best Song

Lovelorn tale of an Irish busker and a Czech immigrant bought together through their love of music. Available on DVD.
The First Post review

Trailer

RATATOUILLE

Best Animated Feature

Disney prove they still have it with this charming animated tale about a rat who dreams of becoming the most famous chef in Paris. Available on DVD.
The First Post review

Trailer

SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET

Best Art Direction

Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter goth it up for Tim Burton in this grisly version of the Sondheim murder musical. On general release.

Trailer

THERE WILL BE BLOOD

Best Actor (Daniel Day-Lewis); Best Cinematography

Oil, religion and the zeal of the Deep South come together at the turn of the century, with Daniel Day-Lewis as a ruthless and unstable prospector. On general release.

Trailer

LA VIE EN ROSE

Best Actress (Marion Cotillard); Best Makeup

The life of Edith Piaf is laid bare in this French biopic, featuring a show-stopping performance by Marion Cotillard. Available on DVD.

The First Post review

Trailer

First Post film credits: who does what?

Sign up for the weekly Arts email

Also in Features