Abby Worthington, Arcadia University
From the Oscars to the Grammys, award shows deliver content that fails to reflect current social transformation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago
This year’s line-up includes a diverse roster ranging from divorce dramas to psychological thrillers.
This year’s line-up includes a diverse roster ranging from divorce dramas to psychological thrillers.
This artier newcomer is stepping into the film industry’s spotlight and edging out previous stalwarts like Miramax.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whoever wins, this year is going to be very, very close.
Paige Brauser, Connecticut College
It was apparently less painful than apologizing.
It was apparently less painful than apologizing.
Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin
Last year’s jokesters are this year’s Oscar contenders.
Last year’s jokesters are this year’s Oscar contenders.
Ryan Secard, College of Wooster
The Oscars’ new category is Hollywood’s way of exploiting the public’s growing distrust of critics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you can make a movie about a farting corpse watchable, you deserve some kind of award.
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.
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.
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!
Hollywood, take heed and listen!