Oscar nominations are in, and against all odds, the Academy got it mostly right! We discuss the surprises and snubs, and what the award show can do to stay relevant. 

Plus: Pam & Tommy, the new series about Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee, relitigates how we understand their sex tape scandal. But can these shows that seek to reframe the past ever avoid being exploitative?

Segments

Warm Up Question (most chaotic Oscar moments) - 00:01:45
Oscar Noms - 00:09:40
Pam & Tommy - 00:29:30
Drop It In The Group Chat - 00:51:45

Oscar nominations are in, and against all odds, the Academy got it mostly right! We discuss the surprises and snubs, and what the award show can do to stay relevant. Plus: Pam & Tommy, the new series about Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee, relitigates how we understand their sex tape scandal. But can these shows that seek to reframe the past ever avoid being exploitative? Segments Warm Up Question (most chaotic Oscar moments) - 00:01:45 Oscar Noms - 00:09:40 Pam & Tommy - 00:29:30 Drop It In The Group Chat - 00:51:45

Oscar nominations are in, and against all odds, the Academy got it mostly right! We discuss the surprises and snubs, and what the award show can do to stay relevant. 

Plus: Pam &amp; Tommy, the new series about Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee, relitigates how we understand their sex tape scandal. But can these shows that seek to reframe the past ever avoid being exploitative?

Segments

Warm Up Question (most chaotic Oscar moments) - 00:01:45
Oscar Noms - 00:09:40
Pam &amp; Tommy - 00:29:30
Drop It In The Group Chat - 00:51:45

Did The Oscar Noms Get It Right? Plus: Is Pam & Tommy Exploitative?

Big laughs. Smart takes. Every day. Commotion is where you go for thoughtful and vibrant conversations about all things pop culture. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud calls on journalists, critics, creators and friends to talk through the biggest arts &amp; entertainment stories of the day, in 30 minutes or less. Subscribe&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://subscriptions.cbc.ca/listmanagement/forms/podcastsnewsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sounds Good: CBC's Podcasts newsletter</a>&nbsp;for the&nbsp;finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.

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Big laughs. Smart takes. Every day. Commotion is where you go for thoughtful and vibrant conversations about all things pop culture. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud calls on journalists, critics, creators and friends to talk through the biggest arts & entertainment stories of the day, in 30 minutes or less. Subscribe to Sounds Good: CBC's Podcasts newsletter for the finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.

Big laughs. Smart takes. Every day. Commotion is where you go for thoughtful and vibrant conversations about all things pop culture. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud calls on journalists, critics, creators and friends to talk through the biggest arts &amp; entertainment stories of the day, in 30 minutes or less. Subscribe&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://subscriptions.cbc.ca/listmanagement/forms/podcastsnewsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sounds Good: CBC's Podcasts newsletter</a>&nbsp;for the&nbsp;finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.

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