Say: “Well it’s about darn time for Spike Lee, isn’t it?”

Bohemian Rhapsody. Source: 20th Century Fox.

Say: “Isn’t it wonderful to see Rami Malek up there with all those seasoned favourites?”

Roma. Source: Netflix.

Say: “WelltechnicallyNetflix has 15 nominations.”

Lady Gaga and Glenn Close tied in the Best Actress category at the Golden Globes. Image: Getty.

Say: "I mean honestly. Leonardo DiCaprio has nothing on Glenn Close"

Glenn Close has the most nominations without a win thanany otherliving actor. Her Best Actress nomination forThe Wifeis her seventh. Will she finally take home the gong?

Black Panther. Source: Marvel.

Say: "This settles the best superhero movie debate. Take that, Mr Nolan..."

Black Pantheris the first superheroeverto be nominated for Best Picture. (Lots of people were peeved Christopher Nolan'sThe Dark Knightdidn't get nominated in 2009!) ButBlack Pantheris certainly next level given the fact

A Star Is Born. Source: Warner Bros.

Say: "A Star Is Born... Again... Am I right?!"

So... there you have it... this ought to get you through dinner table conversations about the Oscars 2019.

Here's the full list of nominees for the 91st Academy Awards.

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