Sam Mendes' “1917” won the BAFTA for best film. Congrats. Wasn't my favorite, or even in my top 10 probably (getting on that, yes), but so it goes. But does this mean anything for Oscar? 

Well, yes and no. 

In the last five years, best pictures across the pond haven't agreed once:

In the six years before that, they didn‘t disagree once:

And before that it was a mixed bag—though mostly disagreeable. This century, the two bodies have agreed eight out of 19 times, but I get the feeling this season will make it nine out of 20. I'm getting a “1917” vibe for Oscar. Maybe becaue I don't want it to win? 

In acting, it was the usual suspects: Joaquin, Renee, Laura and Brad. I expect them all to pick up hardware next week, too.

Joaquin spoke out against systemic racism. Rebel Wilson brought the house down with a very funny intro to, I assume, best director. Now if she could only be this funny in any movie we pay to see her in. 

Ta.