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Why Oscars matter: A mixed bag for the little gold men

Why Oscars matter: A mixed bag for the little gold men

Are the Oscars still relevant in a post-Covid world or do they symbolise an outdated illusion of meritocracy in Hollywood?
The Academy consistently ignore this generation’s most dynamic cinema – but why wouldn’t they?

The Academy consistently ignore this generation’s most dynamic cinema – but why wouldn’t they?

George Walker criticises the shortsightedness and exclusivity of the film industry
Oscar Nominations 2019

Oscar Nominations 2019

The current controversy surrounding the now hostless Oscars means the spotlight shining on this year’s nominations is even brighter

Is the “Oscars so white” boycott really a route to diversity?

Tristan Parson’s asks whether an elite group of film stars boycotting the Oscars as part of the ‘Oscars so white’ campaign is really a challenge to racist structures

Feature: The #OscarsSoWhite controversy

With all of 20 Best Actor nominees at the Oscars being White for a second year running, many are crying out for Hollywood to address its apparent lack of diversity—but where does the root of the problem lie?