Silver Linings of the 2019 Oscar Season — IndieWire Critics Survey
This year’s awards season has been rough, but our panel of critics tries to find the positive things that came out of this mess.
Oscars 2019
Inside the Academy, Drama Builds on Which Craft Winners to Edit Into the Live Oscar Broadcast
Nothing’s official, but the cinematography, sound editing, sound mixing, and documentary branches volunteered to be edited during the Oscar telecast.
From Spike Lee to Alfonso Cuarón: Why #OscarsSoWhite May Take a Break in 2019
Thanks to “Black Panther,” “Roma,” and “Green Book,” the most diverse lineup in Academy history could mean a boost for Oscar ratings.
Historical Accuracy and the Awards Season: What’s at Stake?
From “Green Book” to “BlacKkKlansman,” films face the question of whether historical fiction has a duty to be factually accurate — and if that impacts their Oscar chances.
Kevin Hart Fires Back at Critics of His Homophobic Tweets, Does Not Apologize
An Instagram video and caption accused those who resurfaced his multiple past homophobic tweets as spreading negativity.
Both Kevin Hart and the Academy Benefit From His Hosting – Analysis
More than any Oscar host in its 90-year history, Hart recognizes how social media has shifted the relationship between celebrity and fan.
Kevin Hart Is the 2019 Oscars Host
The diminutive comedian has proclaimed his eagerness to host since 2015. Now he has his chance to prove he can boost declining ratings.
Oscars 2019 Could Be One of the Most Diverse, But There Will Still Be Controversy
With viewership at record lows, a diverse list of nominees could provide a ratings jolt for the 2019 Oscars telecast.
Black Films and the Oscars: Despair Must Not Be the Only Route to Prestige
Oscar-caliber black stories overwhelmingly center on a very narrow definition of the authentic black experience.
Academy Documentary Branch Faces Daunting 166 Documentary Feature Oscar Submissions
Check out the whopping list of documentary submissions for 2019.
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