Based on last year, the BRP seems very into urban/rap music right now, so I think at least 4 slots will go to artists from those genres. For the 4 remaining slots, I expect 2 pop, 1 country, and 1 rock. Here’s my guess:

– Scorpion – Drake (rap)
– Invasion of Privacy- Cardi B (rap)
– Everything is Love- The Carters (urban/rap)
– Dirty Computer-…[Read more]

I love how much this show follows the “show don’t tell” mantra and is able to convey so much with the facial expressions of these characters and the editing of scenes to piece everything together. The pacing this episode was probably my favorite so far. The party scene actually had me a little on edge because I don’t trust Amma at all and was…[Read more]

– Curb Your Enthusiasm and its star Larry David. No one will change my mind that any other nominee is funnier than this. I actually laugh at every episode, which is why David deserves Comedy Actor as well.

– Lena Headey for Drama Supporting Actress. She deserved this award for multiple seasons and many seasons ago. Its her time to finally win…[Read more]

Lone Pirate, please explain what you mean by “cultural impact.” This term is being thrown around quite a lot and I want to be sure I’m understanding. Do you mean cultural impact because its a film starring a black cast and representing African culture?

^ I also don’t remember him this season (and I’m an avid fan), but to be honest, I wouldn’t mind him winning this year simply because he deserves an Emmy for this role. He was great last season. So him winning this year would be justified in my eyes. And I know I’d argue the exact opposite in a different situation 🙂

I understand that Black Panther will probably win this new Oscar, but I think people really need to start looking past the “cultural impact” of the movie and start looking at the actual aspects of the film, which is what the Oscars awards. It really isn’t that much different than the other superhero films. The script wasn’t anything special, the…[Read more]

Woah, I hope you’re not saying that all small independent films are trash, because most of those films are typically better than most of the big blockbusters anyhow.

There is nothing wrong with nominating small indie film as long as they’re of quality, as all nominees should be of quality over appeal.

Milo OWNED this season and he is my personal winner of the year. Would love for him to win in an upset this year.

I know it has ZERO chance, but the song “Younger” by A Great Big World (former winners for “Say Something”) is very catchy and creative lyrically and would be deserving of a SOTY nom, especially with 8 noms now. Sadly the group nor the song are popular enough for that to happen, but I thought they deserved the mention.

Best Pop Vocal Album:
– “Reputation” – Taylor Swift (This is where the Academy will reward Swift this year, similarly to Sheeran last year)
– “Meaning of Life” – Kelly Clarkson (Love So Soft was nominated last year, so the current Academy likes her)
– “Beautiful Trauma” – P!nk (What About Us was nominated last year, so the current Academy likes…[Read more]

I just don’t like that non-popular but higher-quality films (i.e. Eighth Grade) have the potential to go home empty handed, but lesser quality but more commercialized films (i.e. Black Panther, Avengers, Jurassic World) could take home an Oscar.

I agree, I don’t think this will increase the ratings much, if at all.

They just need to accept that the ratings are declining as Oscars are becoming increasingly predictable with all the precursor awards.

Awarding voice-over work would have been SOOOOOOOOOO much better than this. Good call!

I’m wondering how the nominees will be chosen. “Popular Film” is such a vague term, as a film can be popular, but still not a box-office smash. I hope this award isn’t solely based on box-office numbers. Maybe something like Love, Simon could make it into this category.

It does seem like they are doing this simply because of Black Panther, which…[Read more]

I’m just saying I will be surprised if Black Panther makes it into AOTY, regardless of Kendrick Lamar being on the soundtrack. Also, I don’t think the BRP would want to nominate him again so soon, especially knowing that album will never win, thus extending his losing streak.

The BRP will NOT allow Taylor to make it into AOTY out of fear that she may actually win. It’s the exact same situation as Ed Sheeran’s last year.

I’m still not sold on Black Panther making it into AOTY, and I think if they choose a soundtrack to include, they will pick The Greatest Showman as I way to make a more diverse lineup (as most of the…[Read more]

Pop Duo/Group Performance:
– “Whatever It Takes” – Imagine Dragons
– “The Middle” – Zedd ft. Maren Morris
– “Say Something” – Justin Timberlake ft. Chris Stapleton
– “Girls Like You” – Maroon 5 ft. Cardi B
– “Sit Next to Me” – Foster the People

Possible Spoilers:
– “Hunger” – Florence + The Machine (great song, previous nominee)
– “Good Ole…[Read more]

I guess it intrigued me enough to want to find out more. As a teaser then, it was effective.

I think it has potential. I need to see a trailer with a little more plot before I can really discuss it.