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Roisin Ni Fiachra

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13. Nomadland was my favorite for best picture, Frances McDormand was my

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Tue Apr 27, 2021, 03:13 PM

Apr 2021

favorite for best actress, and Chloé Zhao was my favorite for best director.

I loved this movie, having been a Nomad, by choice, several times during my lifetime. I spent time around campfires in Quartzsite for parts of a few winters. My only criticism is that the film did not spend time showing folks who were Nomads for the sheer fun of traveling, seeing new places, and meeting new people.

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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