I do have a complex view of awards in Hollywood, sometimes they are worth it, other times they are not but I had no trouble talking about them.
https://variety.com/2019/film/awards...es-1203426905/
I was rooting for Joker, Once Upon a time in Hollywood and Ford v Ferrari. Joker got 4 or 5 nominations and did well in the very important categories: directing, acting and motion picture. Amazing for a comic book movie that is barely rated fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and the media wanted to drive out of theatres.
The biggest though great surprise was to see Rocketman remembered. Not only is it better than Bohemian Rhapsody, I thought it coming out so early in the year would hurt its chances but am glad it picked up a few nominations.
I think the showdown this year will be between The Irishman and Once Upon a time in Hollywood. I saw The Irishman lastweek. A very well done movie with good story telling but Once upon a time in Hollywood just has more wow in it.