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Saturday, February 24, 2018

90th Academy Awards: Best Original Screenplay

The nominees are:

Guillermo del Toro & Vanessa Taylor, The Shape of Water

Oscar History: First nomination for Taylor. 1 previous nomination for Best Original Screenplay for del Toro, who is also nominated for Best Director and Best Picture.


Greta Gerwig, Lady Bird

Oscar History: Also nominated as Best Director


Emily Gordon & Kumail Nanjiani, The Big Sick

Oscar History: First nomination for both


Martin McDonagh, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Oscar History: 1 previous win for Best Live Action Short Film, 1 previous nomination for Best Original Screenplay; also nominated for Best Picture


Jordan Peele, Get Out

Oscar History: Also nominated for Best Director and Best Picture


What I've Seen: The Big Sick, Get Out, Lady Bird, The Shape of Water, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri

Not Nominated But Should Have Been: Olivier Assayas, Personal Shopper

My Pick: Greta Gerwig

Predicted Winner: Jordan Peele

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