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The Oscars are like The Golden Globes’ prissy older sister. They get more respect, they’re a little more boring, and they take all the spotlight and prestige even though The Golden Globes are more fun.
But an award show is an award show, and a Sunday night with an award show is better than a Sunday night without one. The Academy released their nominees this morning, with La La Land leading the nominations with 14 (tying Titanic for most ever). The other storylines include (but are not limited to): Best Supporting Actress being full of African-American actresses (The Oscars are known for being #SoWhite), Producer Micah’s uncle’s documentary Weiner was shut out, and Meryl Streep (of course) got her twentieth nomination because it wouldn’t be an award show if Meryl Streep wasn’t getting all the praise.
The full nominations are as follows.
Best Picture
Arrival
Fences
Hacksaw Ridge
Hell or High Water
Hidden Figures
La La Land
Lion
Manchester by the Sea
Moonlight
Best Director
Damien Chazelle, La La Land
Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
Kenneth Lonergan, Manchester by the Sea
Denis Villeneuve, Arrival
Mel Gibson, Hacksaw Ridge
Best Actor
Casey Affleck, Manchester by the Sea
Denzel Washington, Fences
Ryan Gosling, La La Land
Andrew Garfield, Hacksaw Ridge
Viggo Mortensen, Captain Fantastic
Best Actress
Emma Stone, La La Land
Natalie Portman, Jackie
Meryl Streep, Florence Foster Jenkins
Isabelle Huppert, Elle
Ruth Negga, Loving
Best Supporting Actor
Mahershala Ali, Moonlight
Jeff Bridges, Hell or High Water
Dev Patel, Lion
Lucas Hedges, Manchester by the Sea
Michael Shannon, Nocturnal Animals
Best Supporting Actress
Viola Davis, Fences
Michelle Williams, Manchester by the Sea
Naomie Harris, Moonlight
Nicole Kidman, Lion
Octavia Spencer, Hidden Figures
Best Adapted Screenplay
Moonlight
Arrival
Fences
Lion
Hidden Figures
Best Original Screenplay
Manchester by the Sea
La La Land
Hell or High Water
The Lobster
20th Century Women
Best Foreign Language Film
Toni Erdmann
The Salesman
Land of Mine
Tanna
A Man Called Ove
Best Documentary Feature
O.J.: Made in America
13th
Fire at Sea
I Am Not Your Negro
Life Animated
Best Animated Feature
Zootopia
Kubo and the Two Strings
The Red Turtle
My Life As a Zucchini
Moana
Best Film Editing
La La Land
Moonlight
Arrival
Hacksaw Ridge
Hell or High Water
Best Original Song
“City of Stars,” La La Land
“Audition (The Fools Who Dream),” La La Land
“How Far I’ll Go,” Moana
“Can’t Stop the Feeling,” Trolls
“The Empty Chair,” The James Foley Story
Best Original Score
La La Land
Lion
Jackie
Moonlight
Passengers
Best Cinematography
La La Land
Moonlight
Arrival
Silence
Lion
Best Costume Design
Florence Foster Jenkins
La La Land
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Allied
Jackie
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Star Trek Beyond
A Man Called Ove
Suicide Squad
Best Production Design
La La Land
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Hail, Caesar!
Arrival
Passengers
Sound Editing
Hacksaw Ridge
Arrival
Deepwater Horizon
La La Land
Sully
Sound Mixing
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Hacksaw Ridge
La La Land
Arrival
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
Visual Effects
The Jungle Book
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Kubo and the Two Strings
Doctor Strange
Deepwater Horizon
Best Short Film, Live Action
Timecode
Silent Nights
La Femme et le TGV
Ennemis Interieurs
Sing
Best Short Film, Animated
Piper
Pearl
Borrowed Time
Blind Vaysha
Pear Cider and Cigarettes
Best Documentary, Short Subject
Joe’s Violin
The White Helmets
Extremis
Watani: My Homeland
4.1 Miles
Welp, looks like we all need to see La La Land.
[via Vulture]
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La La Land is going to win more awards than it deserves.
Movies are getting worse in general anyway, so the bar must be lowered.
I have yet to see La La Land, but I watched Moonlight a few weeks ago. Overall I really liked it, but didn’t think that it was Oscar-worthy. Something tells me though that the Oscars will once again play politics and give it the Best Picture because of its subject matter (poor, gay African American).
I’m hoping they give Mel Gibson the Best Director Oscar because Hacksaw Ridge really was shot outstandingly but I don’t think that’ll happen because…it’s Mel Gibson.
Very rare a movie wins best picture and not director as well, but not unheard of.
That being sad I’m betting on La La because it’s essentially a story about themselves (Hollywood) and the sacrifices they make to become stars- they’re going to eat that shit up.
As a single straight dude who secretly loves musicals, I am trying to find a reason so I can go see la la land without feeling wired.
Emma Stone.
I like that plan. Toss on a trench coat, bury your hands deep in the front pockets, and if anyone questions why you’re there alone, just look them dead in the eye and say, “Emma Stone” while simultaneously winking.
I was the same, but I can say it’s actually good. I left feeling happy, unlike wanting to gorge my eyes out from Manchester by the Sea- super depressing
You should just go because you want to. Go on a Sunday night, in my experience there are less people seeing movies on Sunday nights and you’ll get to put your feet up without starting a fist fight.
Sup?
Buy a Fire Stick and never have to go see a movie in the theater again.
Yeah I would pirate it but I’m trying not to be a piece of shit these day and actually pay for my Media
Yeah the older you get the more you realize that things cost shit and you can’t just get everything free forever. If you can only afford it if it’s free, you can’t afford it.
Yeah I agree man, that’s why I don’t steal media any more.
It’s more of having to actually go to the theater. If I can watch it in the comfort of my own home without distractions from people why would I go to the theater. Don’t get me wrong, some movies 100% need to be seen in a theater and I’m fine going and doing the horse and pony show, but if I don’t have to- fuck that.
I don’t mind going to the theatre for big movies but I usually don’t want to pay that amount of money. I’m super anal about maximizing my utility (econ grad) and if it’s not a blockbuster it’s just not worth me dropping $15 which would pay for an entire month’s worth of HBONow. But agreed some movies like LOTR or some military movies just have to be seen in theatre to get the best experience.
Louis CK said it best last year: Best Documentary Short is the only Oscar that matters, it’s the only one going back to someone’s crappy LA apartment and being kept on someone’s kitchen table forever. Watani: My Homeland had better win.
I wasn’t sure if a modern day musical would turn out okay (le mis), but la la land was incredible. Amazing soundtrack and you can’t go wrong with Emma stone.
What’s wrong with le Mis? (Minus Russell Crowe)
Man no love for Deadpool?
I’ll probably catch some serious “mehs”, but I didn’t think Deadpool was that great. Ryan Reynolds is funny and all, but it was just mediocre I thought.
I don’t think the performances or overall movie are Oscar worthy but I would think it could’ve been put up for some technical awards. Costume design or something.
Suicide Squad got a nomination and that movie is a fucking mess. Do I think Deadpool deserves anything though? No.
The only superhero movies that come to mind as Oscar worthy are the dark knight, Spider-Man 2 (that’s putting it loosely), and maybe this new Wolverine movie but we’ll have to see.
Hacksaw Ridge was one of the best overall movies I’ve ever seen in terms of screenplay, acting, sounds etc. but once again some bougie film hardly anyone has ever heard of will take basically every single award as America collectively yawns whilst Meryl Streep, who never fails to make herself noticed, goes on another liberal rant against Trump and how terribly terrible all men and white people are as she later gets in her limo to go back home to her multi-million dollar mansion in the hills.
At least we don’t have to deal with #oscarssowhite this year.
I honestly forgot that even happened, which goes to show how big of a lasting impact that whole fad had (big surprise there.) Wouldn’t be surprised if something else happens though. I mean these people are the kings and queens of drama and creating controversy so I bet some stupid “fad” hashtag will be created and used for a few days until people get tired of using the same one and inevitably get enveloped into the new trend. #Millenials #AmIRight #YesAllPeople
You guys should start #whiteandproud I bet Tomi Lahren will pick it up! Because honestly I can’t think of anything whiter than Hollywood busting a nut over Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone dancing and singing about being struggling artists.
Lol at the racist being racist.
I thought you did us all a favor a fucked off?
Dude….. just shut the fuck up.
Rouge 1 is the only movie listed that I’ve seen. PGP.
A little cheesed I didn’t get the nom for Sully, but hey the Circle looks good, right?
You crashed, Tom. You did the one thing you’re not suppose to do.
Hoping for a Lin Manuel EGOT. Also I need to see a lot of movies