89th Oscars: Best Adapted Screenplay

The nominees are:

Arrival
Nominated Writers and Oscar History:

* Eric Heisserer - first nomination

Fences
Nominated Writers and Oscar History:

* August Wilson - first nomination

Hidden Figures
Nominated Writers and Oscar History:

* Allison Schroeder - first nomination

* Theodore Melfi - first nomination. Also nominated for Best Picture

Lion
Nominated Writers and Oscar History:

* Luke Davies - first nomination

Moonlight
Nominated Writers and Oscar History:

* Barry Jenkins - first nomination. Also nominated for Best Director

* Tarell Alvin McCraney - first nomination



What I've Seen: Arrival, Fences, Hidden Figures, Lion, Moonlight

My Pick: Moonlight

Not Nominated, But Should Have Been: The Handmaiden

Predicted Winner: Moonlight