All posts tagged "oscars"
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The Oscars devalue animation
Every year since 2002, the Academy Awards have recognized animation in a separate category, beginning with “Shrek” in 2002, all the way to this year’s...
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The 95th Oscars had some surprising winners
I am not an expert on movies, but I do enjoy watching them. I enjoy the drama, costumes and emotional lines that make movies memorable,...
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The Oscar nominations underwhelmed me
The 2023 Academy Award nominations were announced in late January, and I have very mixed thoughts on them. Every year we have the sweeps and...
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The Oscars are fundamentally flawed
The Academy Awards, more commonly known as the Oscars, are one of, if not the most, prestigious awards a film can receive. Since its inception...
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“Parasite” crawls into the spotlight
“Parasite” has grabbed attention for being the only foreign film to have won “Best Picture” at the Oscars. The South Korean movie, directed by Bong...
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Why am I still watching the Oscars?
Although Janelle Monáe thought that the Oscars were a good time to “come alive,” the long, boring show did the exact opposite. Monáe wanted the...
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Celebrities, Comedy, Controversy- The Oscars had it all
A shocked silence covered the audience like a blanket. For nearly 30 seconds, America held its breath in unison. Could this actually be happening right...
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Oscars 2016: Predicting the winners
The lights are on, the cameras are rolling and the director calls “action”, and the actors become focused on delivering breathtaking performances for their fans,...
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Lack of diversity brings Oscar drama
As a place which specializes in creating alternate worlds and capturing larger than life moments on camera, Hollywood is anything but black and white. But...