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3 Oscar-winning movies to watch tonight

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Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in the movie A Star is Born. (Warner Bros)
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in the movie A Star is Born. (Warner Bros)

Cape Town – The nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards have caused quite a stir since its announcement on Monday.

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While this year's nominees still wait it out for that coveted gold statuette have a movie night with some the 2019 Oscar winners.

From the controversial Best Picture winner, to Best Original Song, to Best Director  - here are some of the Academy's best.

Green Book (Best Picture) - DStv Now

Cultures clash when a working-class Italian-American from the Bronx becomes the driver for a classically trained pianist on a concert tour of the American South. (READ OUR REVIEW HERE)

A Star is Born (Best Original Song) - Showmax

The third remake of the 1930s classic, this modern retelling of a Star is Born tells the story of a troubled and ageing rock star, named Jackson “Jack” Maine, who finds a new lease on life when he discovers a promising young singer/songwriter, Ally, by accidentally and drunkenly stumbling into the drag bar where she has a regular spot covering other people’s songs. (READ OUR REVIEW HERE)

Roma (Best Director) - Netflix

Alfonso Cuarón delivers a vivid, emotional portrait of a domestic worker's journey set against domestic and political turmoil in 19702 Mexico.

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Compiled by Leandra Engelbrecht. 

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