Were the Oscars Too White?

The Oscars – the most iconic awards ceremony for film known around the globe. It is usually the most diverse, as well, but times change. “Welcome to the 87th Oscars,” host Neil Patrick Harris said to open up the show. “Tonight, we honor Hollywood’s best and whitest. Sorry… brightest.” Controversy over this white-dominated awards ceremony… Read More Were the Oscars Too White?

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Did the Musical Performances Steal the Show?

Glitzy dresses, fancy tuxedos, a star studded theater, and recognizing amazing movie-makers is what the Oscars are all about. But this year the musical performances seemed to speak louder than all of that. In honor of the 50 year anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., which was just four days before the… Read More Did the Musical Performances Steal the Show?

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