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maxsolomon

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12. LOL, OK. It's the Oscars.

Reply to twodogsbarking (Reply #10)

Tue Apr 27, 2021, 11:50 AM

Apr 2021

There is no objective standard for judging the performances.

The choice is by definition subjective, and "spreading it around" is just as valid a rationale as whether that actor is overdue, or simply beloved, or the performance makes a political statement, etc.

Streep doesn't win every time she's nominated.

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'Nomadland' wins best picture as Hollywood looks to rebound from pandemic [View all] brooklynite Apr 2021 OP

Frances McDormand won best actress. twodogsbarking Apr 2021 #1

They could have spread the wealth. She JUST got one in 2018. maxsolomon Apr 2021 #9

I don't think the objective is to spread it around. twodogsbarking Apr 2021 #10

LOL, OK. It's the Oscars. maxsolomon Apr 2021 #12

I loved this movie,,,, n/t KarenS Apr 2021 #2

Loved it. ancianita Apr 2021 #3

I'd love to see this film, rsdsharp Apr 2021 #4

It's streaming on Hulu (I think you can score a free trial). demmiblue Apr 2021 #5

I have Hulu. The price was $19.99 to "rent." rsdsharp Apr 2021 #6

Strange, I watched it several weeks ago without any additional charge. demmiblue Apr 2021 #7

Are you sure that you're on Hulu, not Amazon? Yavin4 Apr 2021 #8

I was impressed with how many great movies were released this year. GumboYaYa Apr 2021 #11

Nomadland was my favorite for best picture, Frances McDormand was my Roisin Ni Fiachra Apr 2021 #13

I haven't seen the movie yet, but I'm reading Nomadland by Jessica Bruner womanofthehills Apr 2021 #14

My daughter was so excited about her winning. Zhao is a grad from Mt. Holyoke College and CTyankee Apr 2021 #15