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2021 ACADEMY AWARDS: #OSCARSSODIFFERENT
History was made as Yuh-Jung Youn became the first Korean to win in any of the acting categories for her supporting role in 'Minari.'
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The Oscars: Celebrating the Best in Film,
Except for Women and People of Color
If the audience was concerned that these observations (and admonishments) would continue throughout the evening, they were soon able to relax. There were surprisingly few political or social statements made by any of the winners.
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Oscars 2019: Less Host, More Diversity
This year's Academy Awards took steps to reinvent itself, recognizing that viewing habits are changing and that Hollywood needs to represent more of America — more women, more blacks, Latinos, Asians, and immigrants — in the films and filmmakers it honors.
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Preview: The 2019 Academy Awards (#OscarsSoComplicated)
After all the confusion, the big announcements and immediate reversals, The Academy Awards has more than usual to prove this year.
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“And the Oscar Goes to . . .This Year’s Oscars”
This year, Hollywood's salute to its own achievements made for excellent television indeed.
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Oscars 2018: Winners, Losers, and Worthy Women’s Causes
There is powerful momentum right now with unprecedented attention being paid to issues that affect every woman. From sexual harassment, to pay equity, to the lack of opportunities.
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Academy Awards 2017: The Oscars That Launched a Thousand Tweets
Regardless of why and how it happened (for the time being, the buck seems to be stopping at PriceWaterhouseCoopers), it certainly made for an unusually grand finale. On social media and off.
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Oscars Preview: The Academy Celebrates Diversity — And Some Damn Good Movies
This year’s inclusion of a more diverse set of nominees could be seen as a pendulum swing or as an exercise in “right-sizing.”
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Oscars Preview: Live Action Shorts Offer Timely Topics and Sheer Delight
Don’t let their brevity fool you. The subject matter of the Live Action films runs the gamut from immigration, bullying, and aging, to the power and sheer delight of song and dance.
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Fashion Friday: Our Picks for the Best-Dressed Women at the Oscars
Earlier this week, we saw the women of Hollywood get glam for the 88th Annual Academy Awards. Elegant silhouettes and bold colors were the trends on the red carpet. Here are our picks for the Best-Dressed Women at the Oscars.
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The 2016 Oscars: Controversy, Conversation and . . . Cookies
By Alexandra MacAaron
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Opportunities have to come before recognition. A more diverse, inclusive group of young filmmakers, actors and writers need to have an equal chance to hone their craft — from education to entry-level jobs, financial backing and colorblind casting. Then we’ll really have an Oscars worth celebrating.
Live-Blogging the Oscars! Join Us Tomorrow!
It’s time for THE red carpet of the award season, competing predictions, and some good laughter. We’ve made a tradition, at WVFC, of live-blogging the awards ceremonies as they happen, to cheer on our favorites and dish about the absurdities.
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Live-Blogging the Oscars! Join Us!
It’s time for THE red carpet of the award season, competing predictions, and some good laughter. We’ve made a tradition, at WVFC, of live-blogging the awards ceremonies as they happen, to cheer on our favorites and dish about the absurdities.
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Diary of an Oscars Weekend, Part 3
Playwright/producer/screenwriter Elizabeth Hemmerdinger offers an inside look at what it was like out there in Hollywood during Oscars weekend. Here’s Part 3 of our series—working the parties on Oscars Day.
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