2 chapters across the catalog
The Shape of Water won Best Picture at the Oscars, leading to speculation about its thematic links to "Project Blue Beam" and alien disclosure. During her acceptance speech, Frances McDormand introduced the term "inclusion riders," which are contract clauses requiring diversity in film production. Skeptics argue that these mandates could negatively impact the industry if adopted by major stars for virtue signaling.
Academy Award Nominees, Christopher Plummer and SAG Awards
The hosts discuss the 2018 Oscar nominations, noting Christopher Plummer's nod for "All the Money in the World" after replacing Kevin Spacey in just nine days of reshoots. Other favorites mentioned include Gary Oldman for his portrayal of Winston Churchill and Frances McDormand. The recent SAG Awards are dismissed as boring and suffering from declining ratings.
