The Ben Shapiro Show Ben Reviews Oscar's "Best Picture" Nominations
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Mar 14, 2026 A rapid review of this year’s Best Picture nominees with sharp takes on politics, pacing, and performances. He skewers pretentious period pieces, praises a standout moral turn by a young lead, and calls out films that prioritize style over story. Expect blunt judgments, comparisons to familiar blockbusters, and a final pick for best picture.
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One Battle After Another Is Stylish But Politically Overt
- Ben Shapiro finds Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another technically well shot but politically unsubtle and incoherent.
- He calls it agitprop praising left-wing violence, praises only Benicio Del Toro, and gives it zero stars.
Hamnet Feels Speculative And Emotionally Manipulative
- Ben rates Chloe Zhao's Hamnet as slow, emotionally manipulative, and overly speculative about Shakespeare's personal life.
- He praises Jesse Buckley and Emily Watson but felt the film manipulated grief into a tidy premiere moment.
Sinners Entertains But Wields Problematic Racial Metaphors
- Ben enjoyed the music and visuals of Sinners but criticizes its racial politics and vampiric metaphors for whiteness.
- He calls it watchable and entertaining in parts yet 'hideously ugly' politically, giving it three stars.