Affecting, carefully calibrated performances by Ruth Negga, Tessa Thompson (those two actresses in particular), Alexander Skarsgard, Bill Camp and others. Brilliant, literate script. Gorgeous b/w photography. Superb sense of time and place. Resonant themes around race and society.

Seriously, what’s not to like about “Passing,” the impressive feature directorial debut from Rebecca Hall?

The Oscar nominations completely passed over “Passing.” Why?