There is a golden rule about the Oscars that will remain relevant whether there is a global pandemic, significant changes to the Best Picture inclusion standards or if the theatrical distribution system completely collapses.
Simply, when it comes down to it, Academy voters are ruled by emotion. A film or performance has to meet a “standard,” no doubt, but, more so, it has to move them.
And that’s one reason why, in this unconventional awards season, Chloe Zhao’s “Nomadland” needs to be taken very, very seriously.
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