The best, weirdest, wildest performances of the year

Ahead of the Oscars, Wesley Morris honors outstanding acting.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story February 25, 2024 Best Nervous Breakdown. Best Acting in a Mirror. Best Drunk. With the 2024 Academy Awards looming, the film critic Wesley Morris recognized the year's finest acting with awards of his own. Here are the best, weirdest, wildest performances. → Sign up for the Watching newsletter, for Times subscribers only. Streaming TV and movie recommendations from critic Margaret Lyons and friends. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018