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The resemblance to real life is uncanny.
In terms of taste, its never been clearer that the Oscar votership is no longer monolithic.
How to reconcile those picks with the breakthrough recognition forBlack Panther, orRoma, orThe Favourite?
The answer is, you dont.
(The last time two directors of foreign-language films competed for best director?
How much difference did social-media noise make this year?
None, Id say.
Theunearthing ofGreen Bookscreenwriter Nick Vallelongas anti-Muslim tweetdid not stop writers from giving the movie a Best Screenplay nomination.
(Writers branch, I want a word with you.)
Its hard to discern a narrative in the overall list, and thats a good thing.
And clearly, its also composed of slightly more people who, case by case, completely disagree.
