Oscar Predictions: Triangle of Sadness

Five years after his satire The Square won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, Swedish filmmaker Ruben Ostlund has won the top prize for another satire. That picture is Triangle of Sadness which stars Harris Dickinson and Charibi Dean as models stranded on an island with a group of billionaires, including Woody Harrelson.

Sadness was a bit of a surprise honoree over pics that received stronger reviews such as Broker and Decision to Leave. The Rotten Tomatoes score is 71% with some raves and others calling it a disappointment.

Perhaps the buzz garnered by the Cannes victory could propel it to a Best Picture nod. However, that’s far from a guarantee. My Oscar Prediction posts will continue…