Audiences and critics alike have had much to say about the 10 Best Picture nominees vying for an Academy Award this year.

At the Oscars nominations, “Emilia Pérez” led the pack. “The Brutalist” kept its momentum. “I’m Still Here” entered the race. And you have some viewing to do.

For all the love showered upon smaller, more intimate art-house fare, nothing excites Oscar voters — or at least the producers of the telecast — more than having a giant studio hit in the best picture race.