2020 Oscars

‘Parasite’ Is Winning Awards and Destroying Barriers

As the first foreign film to win best picture, this South Korean movie is opening doors for the future of international cinema.…

February 23, 2020

Shia LaBeouf and Zack Gottsagen Presenting at Awards Show

Where’s the Disability Representation in Award Shows?

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

The Academy is obviously lacking when it comes to diversity, and that includes actors with disabilities.…

February 22, 2020

What’s Up With ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’?

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

Tarantino’s fairytale version of the Manson murders packs a punch, and then some.…

January 22, 2020

Why Have the Oscars Only Nominated 5 Women for Best Director in 91 Years?

Abby Webb, Rice University

Year after year, the Academy proves itself ignorant of female-driven stories.…

January 22, 2020

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Oscar Nominations Are Here and I Have Thoughts

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

There are some critical absences this year. First off: Awkwafina.…

January 18, 2020

The Mystique of Adam Driver: A Different Kind of Celebrity and Actor

Meredith Day, Davidson College

The actor evokes old Hollywood nostalgia while representing a stunning model of modern masculinity.…

January 15, 2020

9 Pre-‘Oscar Season’ Contenders To Watch for at the Academy Awards

Jake Mauriello, SUNY New Paltz

Movies like 'The Farewell' and 'Joker' might have been released a little earlier than most films vying for Academy recognition, but that doesn't mean that they can't make a big splash.…

October 24, 2019

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