Oscars 2014 video: Breaking down the Best Picture nominees

By EW Staff
Published on January 16, 2014 12:00PM EST

Let’s take a closer look at the nine Best Picture nominees at the 2014 Oscars, shall we? To refresh your memory…

American Hustle

Captain Phillips

Dallas Buyers Club

Gravity

Her

Nebraska

Philomena

12 Years a Slave

The Wolf of Wall Street

Below, EW Oscar expert Anthony Breznican breaks down the surprises, the snubs, and the front-runners:

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