'The Holdovers' Poised for Oscar Nominations

Paul Giamatti shines in his role as a prep school professor in Alexander Payne's latest film.

'The Holdovers', a heart-tugging Christmas movie directed by Alexander Payne, has been building positive word of mouth, pulling audiences back to theaters and is likely to score a number of Oscar nominations.
Paul Giamatti, who plays a hidebound prep school professor in the film, is being touted for a potential Oscar nomination.
The film marks the feature-screenwriting debut of sitcom veteran David Hemingson.
The film's most entertaining scenes pit Giamatti's professor against a rebellious student played by rookie Dominic Sessa, and also features Da’Vine Joy Randolph as the school cook.
Giamatti is also adjusting to life after his role in the TV series 'Billions', which has ended its seven-year run.