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Free ideas for ambitious Hollywood producers who want to impress the Academy.
When you take an edible and watch The Oscars, the movie pitches flow freer than a starlet's dress on the red carpet. You're welcome, Hollywood.
Whispers in the Wind
In post-Civil War North Carolina, a mute orphan girl (Saoirse Ronan) crosses paths with a disillusioned Confederate soldier (Matthew McConaughey) burdened by the scars of war and his role in it. When she teaches him to read, a new world opens up to him, sparking an idea to open the South's first integrated bookshop. Can the unlikely duo heal their small town with the power of words and forgiveness? The opportunistic arrival of an enterprising Sam Walton (Christopher McDonald) threatens to extinguish their small, independent venture, underscoring the challenges of progress against the backdrop of commercial expansion and deep-rooted discrimination.
Beneath the Surface
Shot in stunning IMAX 3D, a recently divorced marine biologist (Lupita Nyong'o) develops a sexual relationship with an underwater drone (voiced by Morgan Freeman). Advanced computing power aids her discovery of a groundbreaking cure for a deadly pandemic in the ocean's depths, but she is accused of fostering an unethical relationship with the AI, exploiting the drone's affection and enhanced intelligence for personal gain. As the lines between professional responsibility and personal attachment blur, she must navigate the murky waters of morality, technology, and love, defending her actions while questioning the true nature of human connection.
The Last Symphony
In Soviet Russia, a reserved composer (Gary Oldman) discovers a runaway cellist (Elle Fanning) in his woodshed. Their musical partnership rekindles his artistic passion, leading them to collaborate on a new symphony that becomes a popular symbol of the resistance. As their music stirs dissent, they become entwined in espionage when a prominent world leader (Alec Baldwin) is caught on a compromising backstage security tape. The salacious footage threatens global stability and forces the duo into a dangerous nexus of blackmail and election interference. Their quest to uphold their symphony's message of defiance becomes a treacherous battle to preserve democracy.
The Sculptor's Secret
In Renaissance Florence, a female sculptor (Emma Stone) disguises her masterpieces as the work of a man, with the help of a world-weary artist (Jeremy Irons). Their collaboration spawns a child (Iain Armitage), who embarks on a bold journey of self-discovery, embracing a new identity as a teenager. Barred from the women's division in the high school gladiator league due to a controversial birth gender advantage, the family is thrust into the limelight, unearthing the sculptor's long-concealed secret. Through a whirlwind of heartfelt revelations, this eccentric clan confronts societal norms, discovering the profound beauty in embracing one's true self.
Cosmic Cradle
Two weeks into humanity's mission to colonize Mars, astronaut (Natalie Portman) is stunned to find she's pregnant, a fact overlooked by faulty pre-flight tests. On Mars, she faces the trials of pregnancy in an unfamiliar environment and develops an unlikely friendship with the crew's surly chief mechanic (Jeff Bridges). The child's father (Mahershala Ali), a socially-awkward astrophysicist on Earth, navigates a growing long-distance relationship with her, challenged by increasing communication delays. Their extraordinary circumstances test their love, resilience, and the limits of technology, unfolding a touching story amidst humanity's bold venture into the cosmos.