Well, that's why she's the new 'it girl.' Three very different performances in three very different movies in one year. Drama, comedy, action, romance… She's got the versatility thing down.

What, she hasn't? [Checks IMDB. Jaw drops…]

I forgot she was in that. You aren't the only one. That movie was way better than it had any right to be. I must have been too distracted by the sexual chemistry between Cavill and Hammer to even notice Vikander in that role.

She was my early prediction to win, but the movie hasn't been well loved in Hollywood. A lot of people actually hate it for some reason. I've heard complaints her performance is too slapstick or somehow 'trivializes' abuse against women, because it turns it into a joke, or something… If I had a vote, she'd be my…

It's dreadful. Worst Bond song ever. It makes 'All Time High' sound like 'Goldfinger.'

I think Sam Smith warbling "The Writings on the Wall" will be this year's big feel bad moment (and/or bathroom break for everyone watching at home).

The first round of voting is for nominations. Now that the nominations are out, they'll be a second round where they actually vote for the winners.

Yeah, in this bizarro future, Sandler is more likely of redemption. If Bay was to 'direct' an animated film, I could see him getting a nomination.

I guess that's as ethnically diverse as the Oscars are going to get this year…

Stallone actually gives an incredible and worthy performance in Creed. I think he actually deserves the nomination, maybe even a win.

She wasn't nominated in lead, even though it is a lead performance. That's why she'll win supporting actress. She has a lot of screen time, and she's this year's break-out star, giving two award worthy performances. She'll win best supporting actress for Danish Girl, but it will be an award for both films she…

Harsh, but true. It's always the way it goes.

Also, hey let's give acting awards to two male industry veterans for their long careers and for being strong survivors. Also, let's give acting awards to two female ingenues for being so young and attractive and crying good while exposing their breasts.

Looks like Leonardo DiCaprio and Sylvester Stallone will both win Oscars in the same year.

I could have done without the scene where Saorsie Ronan escapes Ireland in a flaming gas tanker and then pukes up a bison liver.

McKay has been in the industry for almost two-decades. I imagine he's got a lot of friends behind the scenes. He's worked with a lot of people in both film and television. Big Short seems the most likely to win Best Picture due to it's mix of 'important subject matter' and 'crowd pleasing entertainment value.' This…

I can't believe they snubbed Scott Stapp!

My mom texted me after the nominations were announced. Here's her reaction:

Only if they huff a can of silver spray paint as well.

I don't think Iñárritu can win two years in a row. Miller seems a lock. Of course, if there's a backlash against this year's big, loud, violent films, I could see Spotlight or Big Short taking both Best Picture and Best Director.