An Oscar for Lin Manuel?

Zero chance...

Even if the two La La Land sounds split the vote, which is unlikely since they will campaign for one heavily so it doesn't happen, he also has to contend with the popular Timberlake song...

There's no contending with Timberlake. Lin would easily win this if La La Land did not exist.

I do think splitting the vote is a possibility, but a small one as City of Stars has seemed to run out in front of Audition in the recent awards. The only other option is if the La La Land backlash kicks in more.

Updated On: 1/24/17 at 07:37 PM

bwaylyric said: "Doesn't help that Moana will not win best animated film"

Hmm I disagree there. They often reward movies in categories when they know they wont be rewarded in the more important ones. It's rare that they throw a ton of Oscars at one movie as they will likely do this year.

Just saw La La Land, and I thought the music was pretty basic! No highlights, no catchy tunes. It wasn't bad, I just expected more from it. City of Stars was a big let down. I think if we are going purely off of the song "Can't Stop The Feeling" should win hands down. Talk about a work of pure melodic genius.

I'm really hoping Lin will win...history would be made twice: achieving EGOT at the youngest age plus in the least amount of time and that would be incredible. However, I think it'll go to la la land...especially after Moana losing at the golden globes.

Lin will absolutely win an Oscar. Just not this year.

The cool thing about the Oscar going to La La Land is that it helps put Pasek & Paul on the path to their own EGOT, especially as they're strong contenders for both the Tony and the Grammy for Dear Evan Hansen.

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Updated On: 1/24/17 at 09:36 PM

Will he perform? I thought the best song in the movie was John Legend's! Maybe that's because the other two aren't really singers... although Emma was great in her audition song.

Agreed. I like his Moana song. But I think Timberlake's made the most cultural impact. But there is so much hype and support for La La Land, so I'm sure it will go to one of their songs.

Hope we get Alessia Cara performing it!

Theater_Nerd said: "I don't get all the love for City of Stars. It's an ok song but it certainly isn't a song that made me go "Wow! That's a great song!" Nothing groundbreaking there. The best song in "La La Land" is in my opinion, "Start A Fire". "



Yes! Of course you do!

aaaaaa15 said: "Liza, I don't want a La La Land backlash. I liked the movie a lot. However, the backlash does exist (it was just parodied on SNL a few days ago).



A parody does not necessarily stem out of backlash. It is common for SNL to parody popular and highly regarded movies, songs, and artists.