BNP Goes To The Oscars 2019

Award season is upon us! It’s time to find out who wins big and who gets snubbed as usual. With the announcement of the Oscar nominations, a few of us at BNP got to talking about who we want to see take home the gold and why. Check out the nominees and our predictions below. Then tweet us and tell us what you think. Who are you rooting for to win?

Aisha Here we go! It is award season. If you read my stuff you know this is my “holidays.” I know the terrible nature of awards, the buyouts, all the old white men making decisions — I am fully aware. That does not change my desire to root for the best of the best! Best Costume Design My Black nerdiness does not permit me to vote for any other film but Black Panther in this category. Even without that, the costume design in this flick is more on point than any audience member even knows! If you are one of those fans who pre-ordered the movie, you know those special features are Bast-level. In one section, Coogler describes the casino fight scene focusing on the clothing choices for three characters — from the red, black, and green to the intricate details embroidered into the fabric — this alone got my vote. For the culture at least. But let’s be honest. For this type of party — based on historical record — is gonna wanna see the period piece like The Favourite win, but we’ll see… Image courtesy of Getty Images. Best Animated Feature I know it is gonna look like I’m rooting for everyone Black — but ummmm I’m rooting for every…