number two the boston marathon bombings and the number one story selected by viewers is the new pontiff. pope francis. there s also a tough race for the top film of 2013. now is a great time to catch up if you haven t already. the oscar nominations will be announced next month. becky anderson looks at five of the best films you certainly want to check out. throughout the year, the movie industry has been vying for your attention. endless interviews have been conducted and kill om meters of red carpet walks but now the competition begins to heat up. the awards campaign season. we start with the current front-runner 12 years a slave. steve mcqueen s harrowing depiction of solomon northrop s enslavement between 1841 and 1853 has put him in line for a best director award. kidnapped. sold into slavery. a powerful performance in the