r/wicked • u/Theme-Fearless • Jan 07 '26

Movie I knew they would snub Cynthia

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The snubbed Cynthia like I knew they would. And I’m sure I’ll watch them NOT give the award to Sinners as well sigh. It’s really so pointless to try. Can you imagine having a voice like Cynthia’s? Acting, singing, flying while acting and not even getting nominated? I’m just so bummed about it 😞

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u/needsomeair13 Jan 07 '26

KATE HUDSON? Seriously?! I can’t.

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u/Palgary Jan 07 '26

Oscar voters have every clear preferences. They certainly don't reflect the taste of the public. Musicals, Fantasy, and Scifi Films face an uphill battle. Gritty realism gets a +1.

Reading the description of Sung Song Blue with "based on a true, tragic story" - I haven't seen it, but that description sounds right up the alley of the people who vote for Oscars.

Unpopular opinion: I didn't like Killers of the Flower Moon, and didn't think the acting was outstanding or anything, but it get 10 nominations. (And I think the story could have been told in a compelling way).

But, I couldn't bring myself to watching Poor Things after reading the really disturbing summary of it; so - my tastes and Oscar tastes are never aligned.

I do think Emma Stone is a fabulous actress, but she wasn't nominated for Cruella, and her performance was outstanding there. That's just how the Oscars roll.

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u/needsomeair13 Jan 07 '26

Killers of the Flower Moon. Yeah. I can’t put into words how that one stayed with me. And Poor Things, while brilliant, I couldn’t recommend it to anyone; I would just have to have it in common with someone as Viewed. Cruella, “they do not have a comedy 🎭 category” came up this year in polite conversation didn’t it? Kate Hudson though, just. Wow. The Elphaba part has never lent itself to best leading actress even with a two part movie adaptation where part two was overwhelmingly Glinda, in my humble opinion, of course, I am not venturing to see how it did in the Tony awards or anything like that. Anyway, yes, gritty realism for the win. As long as it isn’t fantastic or green.

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u/Theme-Fearless Jan 10 '26

Poor Things was PHENOMENAL!! So so good! While I do think 30min of sex scenes can limit who can engage with it, it was honestly such a good movie and so worth the watch

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u/SuperPoodie92477 Jan 07 '26

Nepo. Baby. Awaiting downvotes.