A case for and against ‘The Brutalist' winning Best Picture
A case for and against 'The Brutalist' winning Best Picture
February 27, 2025 | 4:44 PM GMT
Post staffers Naveen Kumar and Allie Caren explore the merits of the Best Picture-nominated film 'The Brutalist,' starring Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce.
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