Instant Alert: Here are the must-see movies most likely to win Oscars in 2017

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Here are the must-see movies most likely to win Oscars in 2017 by Jason Guerrasio on Dec 30, 2016, 10:38 AM Advertisement With the start of a new year comes the narrowing of the Oscar field. Since our last pass at predicting the people and films in the running for the 2017 Academy Awards, the pretenders have fallen off, and we've gotten a chance to catch all the most serious players. Now it's time to get serious. With multiple Golden Globe nominations, "Hacksaw Ridge" may be more of an Oscar contender than once thought. But it will have strong competition from movies like "La La Land" and "Manchester by the Sea," which are still the big frontrunners. Below is our latest look at the movies and talent that have a chance to take home Oscar gold next year. Check them out while you still have time. SEE ALSO: 19 famous movies that have been banned around the world Best visual effects In the running: "Arrival" "Doctor Strange" "Captain America: Civil War" "The Jungle Book" "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" If the Oscars were handed out today, the winner would be: When it comes to visual effects this year, there wasn't any movie in which the effects brought the movie to a higher level more than Marvel's "Doctor Strange."  Best documentary In the running: "13th" "The Eagle Huntress" "Gleason" "I Am Not Your Negro" "Life, Animated" "O.J.: Made In America" "Weiner" If the Oscars were handed out today, the winner would be: Ezra Edelman's "O.J.: Made in America" is a true treasure. Hopefully the Academy feels the same way. Best cinematography In the running: Roger Deakins, "Hail, Caesar!" Greig Fraser, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" Stephane Fontaine, "Jackie" James Laxton, "Moonlight" Rodrigo Prieto, "Silence" Linus Sandgren, "La La Land" Bradford Young, "Arrival" If the Oscars were handed out today, the winner would be: You can honestly give the Oscar to anyone here. But with the beautiful coastal shots and intense scenes done with great skill, it has to go to Rodrigo Prieto for "Silence" — for now. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011