Nanda Illahi, Okayama University
As the first foreign film to win best picture, this South Korean movie is opening doors for the future of international cinema.
As the first foreign film to win best picture, this South Korean movie is opening doors for the future of international cinema.
Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University
The Academy is obviously lacking when it comes to diversity, and that includes actors with disabilities.
The Academy is obviously lacking when it comes to diversity, and that includes actors with disabilities.
Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago
Tarantino’s fairytale version of the Manson murders packs a punch, and then some.
Tarantino’s fairytale version of the Manson murders packs a punch, and then some.
Year after year, the Academy proves itself ignorant of female-driven stories.
Year after year, the Academy proves itself ignorant of female-driven stories.
There are some critical absences this year. First off: Awkwafina.
Meredith Day, Davidson College
The actor evokes old Hollywood nostalgia while representing a stunning model of modern masculinity.
The actor evokes old Hollywood nostalgia while representing a stunning model of modern masculinity.
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.
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.