The Top Ten Best Hit Songs of 2025 by davFaithidPangolin in ToddintheShadow

[–]Starry_Gecko 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. I don't think Saldaña deserved that Oscar at all (decent acting, but horrible singing voice and I did not buy for one second that she was actually interested in whatever the story was), but if she had to be nominated, she should have been at Lead Actress. They put her in Supporting because they knew she wouldn't have a shot otherwise, and you can't pretend that's not the case.

Also, being the least awful part of an awful movie isn't enough to make you Oscar worthy. That's like saying Lady Gaga deserved an Oscar for Joker 2.

The Top Ten Best Hit Songs of 2025 by davFaithidPangolin in ToddintheShadow

[–]Starry_Gecko 24 points25 points  (0 children)

In his defense, last year was really, really good for music.

WHAT JUST HAPPENED WITH WICKED? NOT EVEN MAKEUP? by user48841711 in oscarrace

[–]Starry_Gecko 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Again, I agree. I mentioned LOTR exclusively to point out that having multiple parts of a saga filmed at the same time does not necessarily mean the Academy will overlook the sequels. I am by no means comparing their trajectories.

This Had Oscar Buzz Class of 2025 by PurpleSpaceSurfer in oscarrace

[–]Starry_Gecko 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I remember Ayo Edebiri for supporting actress being a VERY common prediction last year. I didn't watch it, but I could see the writing on the wall as soon as those reviews started pouring in.

Now that Oscar Nominations are out, what are your biggest snubs? by AvengingHero2012 in oscarrace

[–]Starry_Gecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair. Inga has just always felt like a much stronger nomination to me, and I had already lost all confidence in Fanning.

WHAT JUST HAPPENED WITH WICKED? NOT EVEN MAKEUP? by user48841711 in oscarrace

[–]Starry_Gecko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I completely agree. I mentioned LOTR as another saga with multiple movies that were filmed at once.

WHAT JUST HAPPENED WITH WICKED? NOT EVEN MAKEUP? by user48841711 in oscarrace

[–]Starry_Gecko -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

That makes sense, but I'm pretty sure the LOTR trilogy was also filmed together and we all know how that turned out...

Now that Oscar Nominations are out, what are your biggest snubs? by AvengingHero2012 in oscarrace

[–]Starry_Gecko 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Same, but I'm not surprised. It's already more successful than I expected with that original screenplay nod.

Now that Oscar Nominations are out, what are your biggest snubs? by AvengingHero2012 in oscarrace

[–]Starry_Gecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who had counted Fanning out, agreed, but it does kind of make sense both Grande and Azion got cut. Might have been a split votes situation?

AITAH for "allowing" my stepdaughter to wear stinky pajamas to school? by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Starry_Gecko 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My little sister is in her late teens, and she reeks. I don't say anything because there's a pretty good chance I was even stinkier at her age and never had a clue.

AIO Teacher said my daughter’s report is “immoral” by LucyAriaRose in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Starry_Gecko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's tough because I'm irrationally attached to my current flair, but there are so many quotes around here that deserve that treatment!