It’s both. The studios take what they think were the best and promote them. They release them at the end of the season so they are fresh in voters minds and campaign like crazy. But, merit is still a huge part of it. A performance or movie that was panned or only garnered a lukewarm reception from critics is not…

I sort of agree, but I did think Jordan’s performance was worthy of a nomination. I greatly dislike when only “serious” and “important” movies are seen as Oscar worthy. One of the best movies I saw this year was Creed. Another one was Mad Max. I thought he did wonderful things with that part. I do think the larger…

I had no idea that was a Netflix movie. That definitely hurt its chances.

I’m not sure what else you think they could do other than state x percentage of nominees must be non-white, which seems like it would be a problem in what is essentially a talent contest. Increasing the diversity of the voters IS a big deal, and it will get more diverse films/actors/ect noticed. The other side of the…

I was not talking about him at at all. Ew. It was referring to the other not-so-talented successful music acts out there, as was being discussed.

The mediocre pop stars are all hot, though. There's always something that helps them along.

I liked their first 2 albums. The rest....blergh. So not the right fit for a halftime show.

I don’t believe so. They had some behavioral issues that were putting her daughters at risk. She said it was difficult, but they had to come first. As they should.

Do not badmouth the other parent of your child. Do not badmouth the other parent of your child in public. REALLY do not badmouth the other parent of your child when you are Madonna performing a concert in front of thousands.

Misdemeanor assault.

So terribly sorry for your loss.

I thought it was pretty clearly sarcasm, but I’m sure people’s guard is up in preparation for trolls.

What fresh hell is this!?

I would be so, SO pissed off. Was it filmed and photographed? Did the parents sign releases? I would be screaming to every news outlet if someone did this with my children. This woman is quite the piece of work.

Should people be able to truly understand something when only relating to it by what they are told? It would be excellent if we could, but we don’t. It usually takes a first hand experience to truly see. I know war is awful, but I don’t know it like someone who has been in war. My husband knows sexism is awful, but he…

I’m sure he knew that racism exists, in some sort of nebulous, intangible, conceptual way. That’s very different than experiencing RACISM up close and personal. It’s not something many white people see or experience. Yes, it’s shocking and eye opening when you witness it, especially when you are the kind of white…

I think most people who are of the “privileged” class (white and straight) don’t really get it until they witness it. You might think you do, you might in your heart know it’s wrong, but that’s not the same as getting it. He should not be criticized for being shocked in the face of racism. I hate people who get mad…

I’m very sad for what she went through. I can’t even begin to imagine the trauma. However, those shirts and that company (and industry) do not fit well with the cause. At all. It’s great that she plans to donate the proceeds, it really is, but all guys are going to get out of it is

Never not funny

Abedin is a Muslim who was raised in Saudi Arabia...and is married to a Jewish-American. I don’t see how any of that fits a white privilege narrative.