On Feb. 24, winners will be crowned at the 91st Academy Awards.
Keep checking back at EW.com this week for spotlights on contenders in all the major categories.
Its a love story, he says.
These two guys have a friendship thats so important, heartwarming, and strong.
And difficult to capture on screen.
Theyre so fing smart, Farrelly gushes.
Never in a million years would this movie have gotten made if they hadnt signed on.
And now, its a five-time Academy Award nominee.
Their extraordinary trip inspired us all to take this journey of a lifetime.
Were further indebted to the Academy for recognizing the transcendent performances of our partners Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali.
On the latter point, Farrelly previously told EW he doesnt agree with the criticisms.
We wanted to avoid it, and personally, I think we did.
I dont think we fall into any of those tropes.
For more on the nominees, pick up this weeksEntertainment Weekly, available on stands Friday.
