The magnificent 7: The Golden Globe nominated films you must see

With awards season looming, actors, actresses, and directors all across tinsel town are busy buying ball gowns, dry-cleaning tuxedos, and practising the humblest of acceptance speeches. The hotly anticipated Golden Globes take place tomorrow, while Oscar nominations will be announced on Thursday. As two of the highest accolades associated with the movie industry, any film that makes the shortlist for either should be at the top of your must-watch list. To help you along, Kelly O’Brien compiled our Magnificent Seven — a selection of films tipped for Golden Globes and Oscars glory

Film: ‘The Revenant’

Plot: The tale of legendary frontiersman Hugh Glass, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, who sustains injuries from a brutal bear attack in uncharted wilderness in the 1800s. His hunting team leaves him for dead, forcing Glass to fend for himself. Fuelled by a desire for vengeance, he resolves to track down his former confidant, played by Tom Hardy, who betrayed and abandoned him.