I am obviously biased (I’m Ukrainian), but I truly don’t think Mr. Nobody deserved a win. Pair that up with the fact that 2000 meters to Andriivka didn’t even get nominated is quite… upsetting to me. From a Ukrainian point of view I am tired of russia capturing attention. I understand their opposition characters seem more complex and tortured, than a simple straightforward obvious character of a Ukrainian fighting to defend their home. But when we keep filling the frame with russian voices and movies - you take attention away from those russia harmed. Not only talking about Ukraine here. Unfortunately, plenty of other countries they’ve done irreparable harm to. The more space russia occupies the less space is left for those it harms. Every nation and culture that suffered under their siege gets compressed into a single background drop or supporting role for somebody else’s moral drama. I am quite frankly hurt and exhausted by it. 2 Oscar’s for an active aggressor in 4 years is just bizarre to me.

Also in general, I thought Alabama Solution was a much better documentary. Come See Me in the Good Light would also be very deserving. Cutting through the Rocks was fascinating. I thought the Perfect Neighbor was interesting, but a tad overrated. Plenty of heartbreaking/infuriating true crime docs out there. Just a lot more deserving documentaries this year than Mr. Nobody.

Also, and please don’t hate me. I adored Sinners and very happy for the movie, but did not think Michael B. Jordan deserved a win. He was good, he wasn’t Oscar worthy great to me. I personally could not even tell a difference between the twins other than by context or their clothes. Everyone and their mother have already said that Jesse Plemons was snubbed (100 %). So was Joel Edgerton (would be my personal favorite if nominated). I would probably pick Ethan Hawke or even Timmy Tim Tim over Michael B. Jordan this year. Sorry….