Abby Worthington, Arcadia University

From the Oscars to the Grammys, award shows deliver content that fails to reflect current social transformation.

Olivia Moosey, DePaul University

Despite the recent push toward more inclusive storytelling, very few movies accurately portray the largest minority group in the world.

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Her lifelong career in activism and media has cemented her cultural legacy.

Megan Miller, Arizona State University

Travel around the globe with this list of movies.

Isabelle Juan, Truman State University

While more BIPOC actors and producers are being recognized at the 93rd annual Academy Awards, there were many snubs during the nomination season.

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

The iconic actress was the first Black person to win an Academy Award, but in a cruel irony, it was for playing a caricatured role in a deeply racist Hollywood.

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

As the world falls apart, we can find some solace in the works of the Korean filmmaker. Let’s take a look back at his various masterpieces.

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

In his relatively short career, the young actor has portrayed a range of roles. But one can’t help but wonder how good their hygiene really is.

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

There’s countless categories for live-action movies, so why not for animation?

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

The Academy Award Winner for best picture has sparked debate regarding the use of subtitles in foreign films.

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Even with a great year for film, many fan favorites didn’t make the cut for the Academy Awards.

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.

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

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.

Abby Webb, Rice University

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

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

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

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

This year’s line-up includes a diverse roster ranging from divorce dramas to psychological thrillers.

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

This artier newcomer is stepping into the film industry’s spotlight and edging out previous stalwarts like Miramax.

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.

Casey Breneman, University of Virginia

It’s the bunnies.

Daniel Reed

This awards season is coming down to the wire.

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

In the Academy’s 91-year history, of the 546 films nominated for best picture, only six have been horror movies.

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

Whoever wins, this year is going to be very, very close.

Paige Brauser, Connecticut College

It was apparently less painful than apologizing.

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Last year’s jokesters are this year’s Oscar contenders.

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

And the Oscar does NOT go to …

Ryan Secard, College of Wooster

The Oscars’ new category is Hollywood’s way of exploiting the public’s growing distrust of critics.

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Their new concept is a frontrunner for the least intelligent idea award.

Alex Johnson, New York University

As you might imagine, Ryan Seacrest’s interview with Taraji P. Henson was a definite hit.

Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University

The nominees for the 90th Oscars are all highly talented, but they can’t all take home an award. Here’s a list of predictions for the winner circle.

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Maybe they won’t be named at the Oscars this year, but these brilliant new films are definitely worth your time.

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

Netflix’s green-light for another Will Smith fantasy shoot-em-up demonstrates that numbers are more powerful than public opinion.

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

With the 90th Academy Awards ceremony just around the corner, here are a few Oscar maybes that might have flown under your radar.

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

Now, instead of having only animators vote for the Best Animated Film, anyone can. If you can’t tell, this is not a good thing.

Ben Zhang, Duke University

If the Oscars are any indication, the hottest Hollywood buzzword is ‘representation,’ and it’s about time.

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

If you can make a movie about a farting corpse watchable, you deserve some kind of award.

Ben Zhang, Duke University

Except for Michael Bay productions, most films take a village, and that village has feelings too.

Terry Nguyen, University of Southern California

It seems obvious for Disney to cast an Asian American as Mulan in the live remake, but Hollywood has whitewashed authentic characters in the past.

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College and Guest Contributor

Unfortunately, it took a really long time to make this list.

Jacoby Bancroft, University of Nevada at Reno and Guest Contributor

Hollywood, take heed and listen!