Benedict Cumberbatch stars in best picture favourite The Power of the Dog, but fan favourite could reward a more mainstream film
Far be it from us to suggest The Power of the Dog isn't a crowd-pleasing thrill ride,
but it's safe to say this year's best picture favourite doesn't have mass appeal.
The slow-burn Western, which should not be viewed while operating heavy machinery,
is a strong contender at Sunday's Oscars alongside films such as Coda, King Richard and West Side Story.
But there are plenty of more mainstream films that missed out on nominations.
Which is why the Academy has introduced the "fan favourite" this year - a prize decided entirely on public votes from social media and the Academy website.
The winning film won't receive one of the gold statuettes like the others, so it's more of a bonus category, introduced for younger and more online-skewing audiences.