In short: Key takeaways
- Movie Mates’ 10 craft categories map directly to major Academy Award and AACTA craft categories (Storyline, Performances, Cinematography, Set Design, Costumes, Prosthetics / Hair & Make-up, Special Effects, and Soundtrack).
- Track how many nominees you and your mates have watched before ceremony night.
- See where your Squad’s craft scores agree or clash with the official nominees.
- Find which Australian cinemas or streaming services are currently playing each nominated film.
| Award Category | Matching Movie Mates Craft Slider | What Your Squad Can Compare |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture & Screenplay | Overall Score (out of 100) + Storyline | S.R.A (Squad Rating Average) vs the Academy |
| Best Actor / Actress / Supporting | Performances + Talent Step Spotlights | Which specific cast members your mates highlighted |
| Best Cinematography | Cinematography | Who gave the highest visual score in your Squad |
| Production Design, Costume & Make-up | Set Design, Costumes, Prosthetics / Hair & Make-up | Below-the-line craft appreciation all year round |
| Original Score, Sound & Visual Effects | Soundtrack & Special Effects | Audio and visual spectacle rankings |
Why craft-by-craft raters have more fun on Oscar night
When you only log a single star rating on a movie app, half the awards ceremony feels disconnected from your diary because a film you gave 3.5 stars might have had 98/100 costume design or hair and make-up. On moviemates.social, you have been scoring those exact departments all year.
Catching up on Australian theatrical releases
Many awards contenders land in Australian cinemas between December and February. Use Coming to Screens and Cinema Deals on Movie Mates to plan Tuesday catch-up sessions with your Squad.
Frequently asked questions
Can I rate costume design and cinematography separately on every film?
Yes. Every review on moviemates.social lets you score Storyline, Performances, Cinematography, Set Design, Costumes, Prosthetics / Hair & Make-up, Special Effects, and Soundtrack individually.
How do I see which nominees my mates have watched?
Open any film page or your Squad Hub on moviemates.social to see which mates have rated the film and compare your side-by-side scores.
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