Getting pre-mad for the Oscars this Sunday reminding everyone that they denied Angela Bassett a statue for one of the most haunting riveting expertly acted performances on film eva

I keep seeing Holly Hunter references please note I love her to death but when my parents asked if I wanted to see The Piano or Tina Turner—and that is how it was presented—I think I made the best choice for my 13 year old self at the time and it continues to pay dividends

The one time I ever saw AB in person— at an Avengers premiere — I blurted out “you should have won the Oscar for What’s Love Got To Do With It!!”

I was at a party twice with her and basically froze she’s a goddess and radiates, just a QUEEN

Why her name is not on everyone’s lips whenever they speak of the most skilled and the most beautiful actors of our time is a crime.

HONESTLY. One of the worst snubs in cinematic history. I will never forgive them for this.

She is, quite literally, a queen. I've met a lot of A-listers but this lady, she has far more poise, eloquence, dignity, and of course, beauty and glamour, than possibly anyone I've ever met. And she's extremely talented to boot. Just give her the Oscar.

@Aviendha69 I was living in Texas when this story broke about Tina. It was kept quiet nationally for a while but all the local folks knew about it. The film actually downplayed it. She was in much worse shape, thank God for that room clerk. Hero.

Yes! If I hear the name Blanchett…

They should have an “ooops! Our bad!” Segment every year and present a statue to someone who deserved it in a previous year. Not a Lifetime Achievement Award. A “this specific performance deserved a statue and we messed up” Award

These two minutes have more of a story arc and sheer entertainment value than any movie in the last 10 years combined. A brilliant performance 💕