If 2014's Oscar Nominees for Best Picture Had Honest Titles

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Neha Prakash
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If 2014's Oscar Nominees for Best Picture Had Honest Titles
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The 2014 Oscars nominees were announced Thursday, and many picks left film novices scratching their heads.

What are these movies even about? (Clearly, a lot of us spent 2013 watching superhero sequels.)

To help newbies out, CollegeHumor simplified the Best Picture category by providing honest titles and descriptions for this year's nominees. Check out a few, below, then head over to CollegeHumor.com for the rest.

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