Feinberg's Forecast: THR Expert Reacts to 2018 Oscar Nominations | THR News

Tiffany Taylor interviews Scott Feinberg about the Oscar nominations, discussing surprises and predictions. They analyze the Best Picture category, noting the inclusion of 'Phantom Thread' and the strong showing of 'Shape of Water'. Performance categories are reviewed, highlighting unexpected nominees like Denzel Washington and Christopher Plummer. Feinberg predicts 'Shape of Water' for Best Picture and Director, Gary Oldman for Best Actor, and Frances McDormand for Best Actress.

Who does Scott Feinberg predict will win Best Actor, and what is the primary threat to this prediction?

What factors does Scott mention that could influence the Best Actress category?