First. I’m not a white woman. Far from it. I didn’t even grow up in a western country. So stop insinuating nonsense. I’m commenting on performances this year that I’ve seen/heard and that got nominated. The issue is that not enough people of colour get good roles. Also last year the academy had Viola Davis. And this…

I get it. There are many trolls here. Makes me miss old AVC a lot.

Only one woman has won the best director prize: Kathryn Bigelow

He really was! That police station scene was hilarious.

Isn’t Mary J Blidge up for a nomination?

But see, sexual assault/harrasment/misconduct isn’t a partisan issue. Nor should it be.

Please the two aren’t related. I like Swift’s songs but I’m far from being a white supremacist. Just because a vocal minority is doesn’t mean those assholes represent all people who like her music.

Except punishing people for sexual misconduct isn’t political though. I mean would say that Roman Polanski deserved that award and that standing ovation? Nope he didn’t. So anyone who has committed assault shouldn’t be rewarded. Things don’t exist in a vacuum. I believe that Casey Affleck shouldn’t have won the Oscar,…

The Social Network deserved that award. And David Fincher deserved that win.

Agreed. Although with Get Out getting noms, I assume those biases would change. Guess not. Even Arrival got a nom last year.

I love that this year the academy (usually one with a stick up it’s ass) nominated Get Out. I love that movie and seeing so many nominations makes me really happy. Good on you Academy! Finally removing that stick.

YES a thousand times yes. That song is gorgeous and he needs to win.

Agreed. Also the Post being nominated. I would’ve loved to see Blade Runner up for Best picture.

You don’t have to look any further than this discussion itself for Gary Oldman hatred.

I absolutely love that song and I hope it wins! Love the film and Get Out and Lady Bird too.

I didn’t think James Franco would even garner a nomination, despite the allegations. I never saw him as a serious contender tbh.

Gary Oldman is winning this. I haven’t seen the performance but he’s a great actor so I assume it’s good. Personally I want Chalamet to win. I really wanted Jake Gyllenhaal to be nominated though. Bummed that he isn’t.

Yaaay Mystery of Love for original song! And Get Out for Screenplay, Actor, best picture and director! I like the nominees this year.

Because numbers bring money. It can be argued that art is subjective. Amy Schumer sold out Madison Square Garden twice. That’s a huge achievement for a comedian. I don’t like her comedy but you can’t deny she’s popular. She brings in audiences. That’s what matters ultimately. Is it fair? Maybe not. But it’s the truth.…

When it comes to Netflix specials, it honestly all comes down to numbers. Is Amy Schumer a good comedian? I don’t think so. Was her special good? No. Does she bring in large audiences and did she sell out Madison Square Garden? Yes. So she got paid. If Mo’nique wants to reach that level she will have to bring in those…