Episode 136: Oscars So Complex

Hard NOC Life this week to break down the news of the 2019 Oscar nominations! Keith and Valerie kick it off by discussing Black Panther's groundbreaking Best Picture nomination -- Superhero Oscar obsessionand Keith's quirky -- Roma's chances for winning the top prize, the controversies surrounding Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody in the race, and snubbing of Barry Jenkins and If Beale Street Could Talk (2;00). Then they discuss the other biggest surprises and snubs from the announcement -- like Widows and Crazy Rich Asians, for starters! -- before wrapping up with their predictions for who they want to win, who should win, and who will win (29:00) on the Academy Awards telecast on February 24. What's #NerdPoppin this week (41:00): Fox's upcoming movie Alita directed by Robert Rodriguez and The Good Place season finale on NBC. All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard NOC Media family on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, NPR One, and now on Spotify! Support us on Patreon! As always, our official theme music is brought to you by the super team of Adam WarRock and Chops.

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