Speaks Picks: The 88th Academy Awards

It's that time, people. Oscar time!

Ever since I was a kid, this has been my Super Bowl, the televised event I wait for all year, every year.

Speaks Reacts: The 88th Academy Awards Nominations

Not long ago, I made a statement about 2015 being just okay. Then December and January came along to slap me right across the face. These Oscar Nominations are totally unexpected and just for me. Almost everything I wanted to happen happened.

Now, I know you're all upset about the lack of love for Carol, but to replace that is some big time love for The Big Short, my favorite and, in all seriousness, the most important movie of 2015. This plays into why I love this year's nods so much. For everything it snubbed, it filled the gap with something equally worthy.