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In reply to fig96 • 3:19p, 3/17/26
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All great points.

There also wasn't a broad/traditional Best Picture front-runner or two this year. Kind of an off year in that regard, leaving room for Sinners to do what it did nomination-wise.

For some reason, though, certain people seem to think that years are 1:1 comparable and that because in 2026 Sinners happened to break the record for nominations that means "Hollywood" thought it was better than, say, Oppenheimer or Titanic or whatever, when that's not at all the case.

People just need **** to complain about the internet, context be damned.
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3:21p, 3/17/26
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Wonder how that one Variety writer is feeling after this weekend about that bull**** headline they wrote about Sinners' opening weekend.
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In reply to fig96 • 3:21p, 3/17/26
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On that topic, didn't the Academy also add more categories and increase the number of nominations for each category sometime in the last 5-10 years?

In other words, is there an unspoken asterisk next to Sinners when comparing the number of nominations it received versus films twenty or more years ago?
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3:23p, 3/17/26
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There's a stunt category that's being added as well.

Personally I think it sucks that the John Wick folks won't ever get the award since that series is over.
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In reply to Quad Dog • 3:23p, 3/17/26
AG
Quad Dog said:
I think that's a gross mischaracterization of those you think you disagree with. Who is actually saying any of that?

Lol... you serious Clark?

I don't spend hours citing examples for TexAgs arguments. It always ends up being a waste of my time. I could literally link you hundreds of examples, from the words and actions of the vast majority of Democrat politicians, over the last 10-15 years. You will just respond with "well, I don't agree with 100% of it!", or simply respond to 5% of what I post and ignore the 95% that doesn't fit your narrative.

It's not worth my time. But keep believing that today's left and right agree on more than they disagree! It's easy to live life in ignorance!
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In reply to TCTTS • 3:49p, 3/17/26
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How the hell did the OSCARS thread turn into THIS?

I mean, I know exactly how - it's the same old bull**** that always infects this board - but good gosh this is on another level.


It's all the same group of characters that interject politics into every conversation and some of you fall for it each and every time. And sorry to say, you're one of the biggest culprit.

If you're tired of the sh.t, stop engaging. After a while, they'll find something else to keep themselves stimulated and entertained.
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In reply to Lathspell • 3:50p, 3/17/26
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Claims to have hundreds of examples and can't give one.
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In reply to Peter Piper • 3:55p, 3/17/26
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Been posting here for over 20 years and ignoring them has never, ever worked. I've tried it multiple times. Never mind that there's no way for the majority of us to collectively agree to ignore them. If not me, someone else will always engage them, take their bait, etc. I've at least found that, eventually, with enough shame, they *do* go away, one by one. It takes time, but I can think of numerous posters who used to do the same **** who finally had enough and either left or hardly post anymore. This is just the latest batch.
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In reply to fig96 • 4:05p, 3/17/26
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Was it really an original story though?
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In reply to TCTTS • 4:07p, 3/17/26
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Been posting here for over 20 years and ignoring them has never, ever worked. I've tried it multiple times. Never mind that there's no way for the majority of us to collectively agree to ignore them. If not me, someone else will always engage them, take their bait, etc. I've at least found that, eventually, with enough shame, they *do* go away, one by one. It takes time, but I can think of numerous posters who used to do the same **** who finally had enough and either left or hardly post anymore. This is just the latest batch.

You know what would work? If your colleagues quit using their ENTERTAINMENT platform to inject politics at every turn and lecture down to every day Americans as if their drama degree makes them any type of authority on anything outside of pretending to be something/someone they are not.

Almost ALL political discussion on the Entertainment forum is a result of them and their incessant need to lecture us or virtue signal.

You acknowledge that they do this, and that their politics are extremely one sided and that you NEVER hear any conservative rantings at these smart-sniffing events, but almost as if it's not a big deal at all...it doesn't bother you in the slightest...but your world melts when it generates political discussion on here.
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In reply to Peter Piper • 4:20p, 3/17/26
AG
Peter Piper said:
TCTTS said:
How the hell did the OSCARS thread turn into THIS?

I mean, I know exactly how - it's the same old bull**** that always infects this board - but good gosh this is on another level.


It's all the same group of characters that interject politics into every conversation and some of you fall for it each and every time. And sorry to say, you're one of the biggest culprit.

If you're tired of the sh.t, stop engaging. After a while, they'll find something else to keep themselves stimulated and entertained.

Best picture was a two hour long political statement.

The Academy has DEI metrics to be included.

But you think people come and interject politics into, GTFO. At least have some integrity.

People respond to the blatant political statements made by the industry, they don't interject it.

Conan, Cry Baby Kimmel, Juan, they all had some horse **** to lecture the other side about but heaven forbid the other side call them out.

The Academy IS one big political statement.
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In reply to Sea Speed • 4:23p, 3/17/26
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Sea Speed said:
Was it really an original story though?

No story is original. Everything falls into 7 basic plots and goes from there.
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4:28p, 3/17/26
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Just wanted to say that this whole "the left and right disagree on more than they agree on" is hogwash. If you open yourself up and talk to people on the other side of the aisle in real life it will become pretty obvious pretty quickly.

Everyday people on both sides want:
  • Opportunities for the next generation
  • Safety for their children
  • Systems and policies that promote a fair playing field
  • Political representation that cares about the will of the electorate
  • The freedom to live their lives according to their spiritual beliefs, so long as those beliefs do not infringe on the safety of others
  • Communities that support each other even when times are hard
  • Affordable, clean living spaces
  • Tax dollars to be used to promote the general welfare
I'm sure that shortly some of you will be in here quickly to try and tell me how whatever side you don't agree with doesn't actually support those things. But you have to look behind the political policies to get at the underlying human motivations that drive whatever those belief systems are, and those underpinnings are almost always some sort of common ground. We have been systematically taught to see our neighbor as our enemy, for the powerful are well aware that a neighborhood united can conquer and a neighborhood divided will conquer itself.
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In reply to 1981 Monte Carlo • 4:29p, 3/17/26
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Politics have always been a part of entertainment, as long as we have been entertaining each other there have been political subtext. And usually it makes the entertainment better.

The problem started when everyone started being personally offended by politics in entertainment. Instead of seeing it as someone else's viewpoint that is okay to disagree with and still be entertained by. Or ignore. Or as a way to learn something about someone you disagree with. Or examine your own opinion against theirs.
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In reply to 1981 Monte Carlo • 4:29p, 3/17/26
AG
Because it's not NEARLY at the level you obsessively post about.

"At every turn" is simply not true.

Does it exist? Yes. Is it mildly annoying at times? Sure.

But you guys act like every last movie/show in existence now is chock full of endless gay/trans/pro-Palestine/anti-MAGA messaging, when that's not even remotely the case. Like, not even close.

You also act like you have zero control over your own actions. As if because politics that are opposite yours are being "injected" by Hollywood, you're being forced at gunpoint to endlessly complain about it on an Entertainment forum on a college sports message board. What's even more frustrating is that you have F16 right next door to rant and rave all you want, to your heart's content. Y'all have literally one of the most fervent, far-right bastions on the internet at your disposal, yet y'all actively choose to come here instead to clog thread after thread after thread with your endless political lectures/constant talking down to us, while having ZERO self-awareness in your complaints about... lectures/being-talked-down to.

It's not only the height of hypocrisy, it tells us everything we need to know about what your intentions really are.
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In reply to Quad Dog • 4:43p, 3/17/26
Quad Dog said:
Politics have always been a part of entertainment, as long as we have been entertaining each other there have been political subtext. And usually it makes the entertainment better.

The problem started when everyone started being personally offended by politics in entertainment. Instead of seeing it as someone else's viewpoint that is okay to disagree with and still be entertained by. Or ignore. Or as a way to learn something about someone you disagree with. Or examine your own opinion against theirs.

I was born in 81. It's been overwhelmingly left leaning my whole life. Obviously getting worse in recent years.

It's just super annoying and played out, how is it so hard to understand? For the millionth time, every conservative has always known that their favorite actors and entertainers are left-leaning. Never bothered a single person that I can recall. It's the lecturing down to Americans. The preaching. The virtue signaling to the like minded lefties in Hollywood. No one cares how they vote.

Trust me, if the shoe was on the other foot and Hollywood was constantly inundated by right-wing talking points and movements, leftists would weep and gnash teeth. Just trust me on this.
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In reply to TCTTS • 4:46p, 3/17/26
TCTTS said:
Because it's not NEARLY at the level you obsessively post about.

"At every turn" is simply not true.

Does it exist? Yes. Is it mildly annoying at times? Sure.

But you guys act like every last movie/show in existence now is chock full of endless gay/trans/pro-Palestine/anti-MAGA messaging, when that's not even remotely the case. Like, not even close.

You also act like you have zero control over your own actions. As if because politics that are opposite yours are being "injected" by Hollywood, you're being forced at gunpoint to endlessly complain about it on an Entertainment forum on a college sports message board. What's even more frustrating is that you have F16 right next door to rant and rave all you want, to your heart's content. Y'all have literally one of the most fervent, far-right bastions on the internet at your disposal, yet y'all actively choose to come here instead to clog thread after thread after thread with your endless political lectures/constant talking down to us, while having ZERO self-awareness in your complaints about... lectures/being-talked-down to.

It's not only the height of hypocrisy, it tells us everything we need to know about what your intentions really are.

Nope, that's in your head brah.

I have control over my actions...when leftist actors and directors preach down to us, I am going to comment on it. Just ignore if can't handle.
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In reply to 1981 Monte Carlo • 4:50p, 3/17/26
AG
"Just ignore if you can't handle."

So we're all just supposed to ignore your endless lectures, but you can't be bothered to ignore Hollywood's. Got it.

You realize how insane/entitled/hypocritical that sounds, right?
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In reply to 1981 Monte Carlo • 5:05p, 3/17/26
AG
Couple of things...

Someone making a movie with politics isn't preaching to you. Often you getting strong emotions one way or other was part of the original intent and is part of the entertainment.

Second I don't think politics in entertainment is worse than it ever had been. I think we have more access to the opinions of directors, writers, and actors than ever before outside movies. You could probably me tell me more about the opinions of one modern actor over 50 1950s actors. Luckily, those outside opinions are easy to ignore unless you are searching them out looking to be offended.

Go watch some older movies, they are full of politics people would hate today. I watched Some Like it Hot the other day. If that came out today I'm sure people would claim it is shoving cross dressing down their throats instead of a wacky comedy made in 1959.
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In reply to TCTTS • 5:10p, 3/17/26
TCTTS said:
"Just ignore if you can't handle."

So we're all just supposed to ignore your endless lectures, but you can't be bothered to ignore Hollywood's. Got it.

You realize how insane/entitled/hypocritical that sounds, right?

Thoughts and prayers...we all endure serious trials in this life. You'll get through this.
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In reply to Quad Dog • 5:11p, 3/17/26
Quad Dog said:
Couple of things...

Someone making a movie with politics isn't preaching to you. Often you getting strong emotions one way or other was part of the original intent and is part of the entertainment.

Second I don't think politics in entertainment is worse than it ever had been. I think we have more access to the opinions of directors, writers, and actors than ever before outside movies. You could probably me tell me more about the opinions of one modern actor over 50 1950s actors. Luckily, those outside opinions are easy to ignore unless you are searching them out looking to be offended.

Go watch some older movies, they are full of politics people would hate today. I watched Some Like it Hot the other day. If that came out today I'm sure people would claim it is shoving cross dressing down their throats instead of a wacky comedy made in 1959.

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In reply to 1981 Monte Carlo • 5:37p, 3/17/26
AG
Lol. Go look up the best picture nominees of 1986, 1976, 1966. 76 alone would blow your political sensitive mind.
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6:27p, 3/17/26
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Quick incomplete list topical politics in older movies

Dr. Strangelove 1964 mad folly of war-hungry politicians and generals
Face in the Crowd 1957 Andy Griffith as a media darling pulling the political wool over the gullible public's eye
Ace in the Hole 1951 the media controlling the rescue of a trapped miner
Paths of Glory 1957 cold-hearted generals sending soldiers off to their deaths
Elmer Gantry 1960 swindler preacher-man
Network 1976 sensationalist tv takes over politics and the message
West Side Story 1961 classic musical with a tomboy (many assume trans non-binary) character
Some Like it Hot 1959 lots of cross-dressing
MASH (tv), Tootsie, Birds of a Feather, Madea movies, Mrs. Doubtfire, Laurel & Hardy, Three Stooges, Bugs Bunny, Bob Hope even more cross-dressing
Great Dictator 1940 Charlie Chaplin doesn't like fascism
12 Angry Men 1957 jurors think it through rather than jumping to conclusions (racial discussions)
To Kill a Mockingbird 1962 poor minority man gets railroaded by a corrupt, racist system
Grapes of Wrath 1940 poor migrant farmers deserve respect
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 1967 interracial relationship
In the Heat of the Night 1967 a Black detective can be of benefit to a southern sheriff

Lots of movies throughout the ages that address topical issues.
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In reply to Quad Dog • 7:08p, 3/17/26
AG
Quad Dog said:
Claims to have hundreds of examples and can't give one.

And you just proved my point!

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You will just respond with "well, I don't agree with 100% of it!", or simply respond to 5% of what I post and ignore the 95% that doesn't fit your narrative.

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In reply to 1981 Monte Carlo • 9:22p, 3/17/26
1981 Monte Carlo said:
You know what would work? If your colleagues quit using their ENTERTAINMENT platform to inject politics at every turn and lecture down to every day Americans as if their drama degree makes them any type of authority on anything outside of pretending to be something/someone they are not.

Almost ALL political discussion on the Entertainment forum is a result of them and their incessant need to lecture us or virtue signal.

You acknowledge that they do this, and that their politics are extremely one sided and that you NEVER hear any conservative rantings at these smart-sniffing events, but almost as if it's not a big deal at all...it doesn't bother you in the slightest...but your world melts when it generates political discussion on here.

TC, I hope you're going to address this at the next Hollywood meeting. Get your house in order, for chrissakes.
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In reply to CharleyKerfeld • 9:56p, 3/17/26
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I actually already called an emergency meeting. I was able to squeeze in the "Monte Carlo Accords" between devil worship and our vote on how many more kids we're going to turn trans this year. I can't make any promises, but I assure you we're going to take these concerns seriously, especially now that they've been courageously raised on a Texas-based collegiate sports forum.
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In reply to TCTTS • 11:03p, 3/17/26
Make sure to lobby for categories to be retroactively added to the 1986 Oscars so that Back to the Future can become the most nominated movie of all-time. Categories like "Best Use of a DeLorean", "Best Elimination of Libyan Terrorist", and "Best Use of Lightning".
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In reply to TCTTS • 11:43p, 3/17/26
AG
Since you're taking requests for your Hollywood Christmas Adventurers Club meeting, could you also arrange to have any sound editors who insert alarms or other beeping noises into movies fired? Or maybe tied to a rocket and launched into the sun? Because that really grinds my gears.
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12:07a, 3/18/26
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I did not watch any of the movies that were nominated for Oscars or the award show itself, and I doubt I missed much.
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