The nominees for 1948 start strong with The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, a classic that deserves the designation, starring Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, and Tim Holt as itinerant Americans searching for their fortune in 1920s Mexico. A stellar supporting cast, breathtaking on-location sets, and excellent direction from John Huston (The Maltese Falcon) make this a top notch flick. It’s the first movie of the year’s nominees, but it’s already the one to beat.