BAFTA just complicated the Oscar race — and one snub in particular could have real consequences on Oscar night.

The 2026 BAFTA nominations didn’t just deliver surprises; they exposed where taste, power, and momentum are colliding this awards season. From One Battle After Another dominating the lineup, to Sinners making history while still leaving key performances out, BAFTA drew some very clear — and very telling — lines.

In this video, I break down:

• Why my BAFTAs still matter for predicting the Oscars in 2026

• What One Battle After Another’s BAFTA dominance signals heading into final voting

• Why Sinners’ success — and its most notable omission — changes the calculus

• How acting nominations for Jesse Plemons and Robert Aramayo reveal BAFTA’s values

•Why new Oscar voting rules make BAFTA visibility more powerful than ever

If you’re interested in decoding pop culture through power, psychology, and meaning, you’re in the right place.

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