It’s time to rethink what we consider an Oscar performance

Snubs, surprises and more. No Images? Click here       OK, we gotta talk Oscar nominations. "The Shape of Water" leads the pack with an impressive 13 nods. We're seeing a little forward momentum for inclusion: Greta Gerwig is now the fifth female director to receive an Oscar nomination. Believe me, her film "Lady Bird" is a must-see. Also, one thing is for sure: The Oscar nods for "Mudbound" place Netflix in the big leagues. More on Oscars below. Oh, and what do you think about the 2018 Oscar nods? Who was snubbed? Which film should win Best Picture and why? Tell us what you think for a chance to be featured in the newsletter! Cheers, Lauren Moraski Managing Editor, Culture   James Franco snubbed James Franco made a brand out of his sexuality. Now he’s an alleged harasser without an Oscar nomination. Matt Jacobs explores how the actor used queerbaiting to paint himself as a progressive artist. THE FOLLY OF FRANCO    . Should we rethink what's considered an Oscar performance? Oscar noms were announced today, and Tiffany Haddish was left off the ballot. But she should have been part of the conversation from the start. Here's why. IS CHANGE COMING?   What all of your friends are talking about: Michael Stuhlbarg Deserved An Oscar Nom Because He’s Excellent In Everything Meryl Streep Breaks Her Own Oscar Record, Because Of Course She Did ‘Friends’ Fans Are Freaking Out Over This Reunion Movie ‘Trailer’ How Not To Hide Your Pregnancy In An Underwear Ad, A Kylie Jenner Story Busy Philipps Consoles Michelle Williams On 10th Anniversary Of Heath Ledger’s Death    .     Get exclusives, scoops and hot takes on the news all your friends are talking about. Did you get this from a friend? Subscribe here. Love this? Share it. Want even more? You'll love HuffPost (In)formation. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe