Ahead of next years Oscars, Entertainment Weekly breaks down the starry contenders for this awards race.
The topic of addiction haunts several complex characters as they grapple with demons.
Then there are the surprise breakouts.
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Watch for newcomer Yalitza Aparicio, who captivated audiences as Romas quiet and endearing nanny Cleo.
Will Moonlight auteur Jenkins strike gold again with the lushly ambitiousIf Beale Street Could Talk?
Which brings us to LanthimosThe Favourite.
See a gallery of stars at the People and EW portrait studio at the Toronto Film Festivalhere.
Additional reporting by Leah Greenblatt, Chris Nashawaty, and Joey Nolfi.
