"Richard Gere makes rare comment about being banned from the Oscars for 20 years"

"Why was Richard Gere banned from the Oscars for 20 years?

Gere's 20-year ban from the Oscars began in 1993, when he was presenting at the ceremony and made off-script remarks to denounce China's "Horrendous, horrendous human rights issue" in Tibet .."

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The Golden Standard: A Critical History of the Academy Awards, from Hollywood Labor Mediation to the Age of Inclusion

I. The Institutional Foundation: Commerce, Art, and Control (1927–1934)

The history of the Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, is frequently perceived through the lens of artistic merit and Hollywood glamour. However, a critical examination reveals that the institution’s founding was rooted not in purely artistic aspiration, but in pragmatic industrial control and public relations management.

The Pragmatic Genesis: Louis B. Mayer’s Vision

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) was the brainchild of Louis B. Mayer, the influential co-founder and head of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). Founded in 1927, the initial, unstated purpose of AMPAS was profoundly political and industrial: to manage internal disputes within the burgeoning film industry and to curb the power of emerging unions. Mayer envisioned an organization that could "handle and mediate labor issues without unions" by uniting the industry’s five core branches—actors, writers, producers, directors, and technicians—and simultaneously polishing the industry's often-tarnished public image.

This foundational purpose—to prevent dissent and manage labor—is crucial to understanding the institution's subsequent struggles when confronted by major political and social protests years later. The organization was structurally designed to be resistant to the very labor and social grievances that would eventually be aired on its stage.

The public-facing mission, later articulated, centered on celebrating "artistry and innovation," preserving "global film history," and recognizing "excellence in the motion picture arts and sciences". While noble, this aspirational mission served to cloak the underlying function of industrial unification and control that defined the Academy’s early years.

The First Ceremony: Dual Excellence and Standardizing Merit

The first Academy Awards presentation was not a televised global spectacle but a private dinner function held on May 16, 1929, attended by approximately 270 people in the Blossom Room of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. This inaugural ceremony honored films released between August 1, 1927, and August 1, 1928.

The presentation defined the template for the ceremony, yet it also included a unique format that was quickly abandoned. The winners included Emil Jannings for Best Actor (for performances in The Last Command and The Way of All Flesh) and Janet Gaynor for Best Actress (honored for her work in three films: 7th Heaven, Street Angel, and Sunrise).

Crucially, the 1st Academy Awards featured two distinct awards for the top film prize: "Outstanding Picture," won by the commercially successful war epic Wings, and "Unique and Artistic Picture," won by the art film Sunrise. The rapid discontinuation of the "Unique and Artistic Picture" category standardized the Academy’s definition of cinematic merit, effectively establishing "Outstanding Picture" (which evolved into Best Picture) as the sole highest honor. This decision signaled the industry’s preference for celebrating ambitious, commercially viable filmmaking over purely aesthetic or avant-garde achievement, setting the permanent standard that the Academy Awards would celebrate films capable of balancing commercial success with perceived artistic excellence.

Key Feature	Detail	Initial Significance
Date	May 16, 1929	Honored films released from August 1, 1927 – August 1, 1928.
Venue	Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (Blossom Room)	Private, intimate dinner attended by approximately 270 guests.
Outstanding Picture Winner	Wings	Considered the highest honor for commercially successful, large-scale cinema.
Unique and Artistic Picture Winner	Sunrise	First Best Actress: Janet Gaynor, awarded for a collective performance in three films.

Defining the Statuette and Early Controls

The physical symbol of the award, the "Oscar" statuette, is widely credited to art director Cedric Gibbons. The ceremony itself quickly grew beyond a private function; the second ceremony, held in 1930, was the first to be broadcast, beginning its evolution into a major media event.

The early years also demonstrated the Academy’s institutional reluctance to yield control over nominations. Following widespread public outrage over Bette Davis’s failure to secure a nomination for Of Human Bondage in 1934, the Academy temporarily allowed write-in nominees. This practice was immediately discontinued, however, after cinematographer Hal Mohr won for his work on A Midsummer Night's Dream the following year. The swift termination of the write-in option after a non-voter-driven result succeeded highlights the Academy's early and consistent prioritization of internal, predictable control over democratic or popular external input, a principle of gatekeeping that would define its operational structure for decades.

II. The Oscars as Public Spectacle: Glamour, War, and Segregation (1935–1972)

As the Academy Awards transitioned to broadcast media, its cultural footprint expanded rapidly, showcasing glamour while simultaneously perpetuating industry-wide segregation and institutional bias.

The Rise of the Telecast and Record-Setting Dominance

The establishment of the Oscars as an annual televised fixture cemented its global significance. By 1969, the ceremony was broadcast internationally, turning Hollywood’s self-celebration into a worldwide cultural moment.

This era saw the establishment of enduring records for competitive wins. Producer Walt Disney remains the most decorated individual in Academy history, securing 22 competitive Oscars in addition to four special or honorary awards. In the acting categories, Katharine Hepburn set the high bar with four competitive wins, including for Morning Glory (1933) and On Golden Pond (1981). Interestingly, Hepburn deliberately skipped all four ceremonies where she won, viewing the events as "silly". Among directors, John Ford holds the record for the most Best Director wins, with four victories spanning from The Informer (1935) to The Quiet Man (1952).

The Weight of History: Institutionalized Racism and Hattie McDaniel (1940)

One of the most defining and complicated moments of this period occurred in 1940, marking the intersection of celebrated achievement and enforced discrimination. Hattie McDaniel won the Best Supporting Actress award for her portrayal of Mammy in Gone With the Wind. She was the first Black actor to win an Academy Award.

However, McDaniel was forced to sit at a separate table, away from her co-stars, on the far side of the venue, revealing the Academy’s institutional hypocrisy: celebrating her merit while enforcing systemic racial segregation. Supporting actors received plaques instead of statuettes, and McDaniel’s plaque was later lost; it was replaced in 2023.

III. The Age of Activism and Unscripted Chaos (1973–2014)

The Political Stage: The Brando/Littlefeather Incident (1973)

Marlon Brando boycotted the 45th Academy Awards to protest Hollywood’s treatment of Native Americans, sending Sacheen Littlefeather to speak on his behalf. This marked a turning point in the Oscars as a political stage, contrasting sharply with the silenced Hattie McDaniel decades earlier.

Expanding Politics and Ceremony Structure

The Oscar stage became a recurring venue for political expression, including Vanessa Redgrave (1978), Michael Moore (2003), Sean Penn (2005), and Patricia Arquette (2015). In 2009, the Academy expanded the Best Picture field from 5 to 10 nominees to appeal to broader audiences.

Unscripted Moments and Commercial Decline

Chaotic moments, like the 1974 streaker, Jack Palance's push-ups, and Travolta misnaming Idina Menzel, became iconic. Ratings plummeted from 43 million in 2014 to 10.4 million in 2021, reflecting structural challenges from fragmented media and streaming.

IV. The Reckoning: The Academy’s Diversity Crisis and Structural Reform (2015–Present)

Crisis Point: #OscarsSoWhite

In 2015, criticism over lack of non-white nominees (#OscarsSoWhite) highlighted institutional exclusion, with 89% historical nominations going to white individuals and only 28.9% to women. This forced the Academy to reform membership and voting structures.

Governance Overhaul: Doubling Diversity and Restricting Voting

New rules in 2016 limited voting rights to active members and introduced 10-year terms. Lifetime voting now requires multiple terms or prior nomination/win, ensuring a diverse and active voting body.

The Policy Response: Representation and Inclusion Standards

Effective 2024, Best Picture eligibility requires meeting 2 of 4 standards (A-D) covering on-screen representation, creative leadership, industry access, and audience development.

Standard Category	Focus Area	Key Requirement (Select 2 of 4)
Standard A	On-Screen Representation, Themes, and Narratives	Lead/supporting actor from underrepresented group OR 30% of secondary roles OR main narrative centered on underrepresented group
Standard B	Creative Leadership and Project Team	Two leadership roles filled by underrepresented groups OR 30% crew representation
Standard C	Industry Access and Opportunities	Paid apprenticeships and internships for underrepresented groups
Standard D	Audience Development	Diverse representation in marketing, publicity, and distribution teams

V. Contemporary Contention and the Future of Meritocracy

Recent Oscars faced unscripted incidents like the 2017 Moonlight/La La Land mix-up and the 2022 Will Smith/Chris Rock slap, highlighting institutional strain.

The Ideological Battle Over Merit

Conservative critiques argue diversity rules undermine artistic merit, while progressive critics point out voter bias still favors traditional norms. The Academy remains a tension-filled site between art, commerce, and identity.

The Art-Commerce Dilemma

Attempts to introduce a "Popular Film" category in 2018 failed, illustrating the balance between prestige and mass appeal. The Academy’s value continues to derive from its perceived artistic exclusivity.

Conclusion

The Oscars evolved from Louis B. Mayer’s industrial control tool into a global cultural institution. Political activism, diversity reforms, and controversies illustrate the ongoing tension between merit, representation, and commercial relevance.

Works Cited

1. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - Awards
2. About | Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
3. The 1st Academy Awards | 1929
4. Academy Awards - Wikipedia
5. Who's won the most Oscars?
6. Remembering the Oscars' biggest controversies
7. Oscar Broadcasts Then and Now

"Tom Cruise gets his first Oscar, says that making movies is 'who I am'''

"The perpetually brown-haired Cruise, 63, humbly accepted an honorary Oscar at the 16th annual Academy Governors Awards on Nov. 16, along with country music icon Dolly Parton, choreographer/producer Debbie Allen, and groundbreaking production designer Wynn Thomas..."

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"Billy Bob Thornton slams celebrities for political award show speeches ''| Fox News

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/billy-bob-thornton-calls-out-celebrities-bringing-politics-hollywood-award-shows 

"

Thornton got his big break in Hollywood in the 1996 movie, "Sling Blade," which he wrote, directed and starred in. The movie earned him an Academy Award win for best writing and a nomination for actor in a leading role..."

When Ads Cross the Line: From Jingles to Gross-Out Marketing 😡👎

📖 “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.” — Proverbs 31:8

When Ads Cross the Line: From Jingles to Gross-Out Marketing 😡👎

There was a time when commercials were creative, even pleasant to watch. They had catchy jingles, clever humor, or memorable characters that made you smile instead of cringe. Advertising once aimed to entertain while informing, and the whole family could watch together without feeling uncomfortable.

But today, things have changed. Especially online—on podcasts, YouTube, and alternative platforms—we’re seeing what could be called “gross-out” advertising. These are ads that go into unnecessary and graphic detail about the human body: bowel movements, gas, colon cleanses, prostate health, and even erectile dysfunction. They talk about bodily functions with an in-your-face bluntness that feels more like bathroom humor than advertising.

For many of us from the old school, this is a real turn-off. These ads don’t make us want to buy their products—they make us want to turn the volume off.

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Why So Many Gross-Out Ads?

💥 1. Shock Value in the Attention Economy

We live in an age of overstimulation. Everyone’s fighting for attention, and advertisers have learned that shock—even disgust—can momentarily grab it. They believe that if you stop scrolling or perk up your ears, the ad “worked.” Unfortunately, this approach confuses attention with persuasion. Just because people notice an ad doesn’t mean they respect it—or will buy the product.

💊 2. Rise of Direct-to-Consumer Health Products

Many of these ads promote digestive aids, probiotics, colon cleansers, prostate supplements, and ED pills. These products often bypass traditional medical or regulatory channels and are sold directly online. Without strict oversight, the advertisers use fear and embarrassment to push sales. The pitch is often the same: “You might have this problem—and you need our product now.” It’s manipulative, and it preys on human insecurity.

📈 3. Algorithmic Targeting

Most modern ads aren’t chosen by people—they’re chosen by algorithms. If certain audiences click on or engage with these “gross” ads, the platforms interpret that as success and keep showing them more widely. Even if 90% of people hate them, that small 10% that clicks keeps the machine running.

🎵 4. The Death of Charm and Creativity

In earlier decades, advertisers had to appeal to everyone—families gathered around one TV set. So ads were designed to be fun, catchy, and inoffensive. Think of jingles like “Plop plop, fizz fizz” or “I’d like to teach the world to sing.” Today, online ads target narrow groups. They don’t care if they alienate most viewers, as long as a few people convert to buyers. The result: less art, more noise.

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The Christian View: Guarding Our Eyes and Ears

From a faith perspective, this isn’t just a cultural decline—it’s a spiritual one. We’re told in Scripture to set no wicked thing before our eyes (Psalm 101:3) and to fill our minds with what is pure and lovely (Philippians 4:8). When the world around us grows crude, Christians are called to maintain discernment and grace.

We can’t always control what flashes before us, but we can choose how we respond. Skip the ad, report it, or support platforms that uphold decency. Every view, click, or purchase sends a message. By rewarding content that is wholesome and edifying, we make a quiet stand for virtue in the public square.

It’s tempting to just complain—but it’s better to model the alternative: speak cleanly, advertise truthfully, and live in a way that uplifts rather than degrades. When the culture becomes coarse, our example becomes our protest.

Why These Ads Persist

If most people dislike them, why do they keep running?

Because a small number of “clicks” makes them profitable.

Because algorithms reward engagement, not ethics.

Because many advertisers value speed over substance.

The modern ad industry confuses “viral” with “valuable.” But for millions of people, especially those who value modesty and good taste, these ads are not just unpleasant—they’re a sign of cultural decay.

What We Can Do About It

🗣️ 1. Write to Congress and Regulatory Agencies

You can write your members of Congress, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to express concern about indecent advertising. Congress cannot censor ads directly, but they can pressure agencies to investigate misleading or obscene content. Complaints about “gross-out” health ads can help enforce existing standards for honesty, decency, and suitability for mixed audiences.

💻 2. Support Decent Platforms

Choose media that respects your values. Subscribe, donate, or share content from family-friendly and Christian creators. At the same time, avoid interacting with ads you find offensive—even clicks can feed the algorithm and increase exposure for crude ads.

🚫 3. Report and Filter Offenders

Most online platforms allow users to report ads as inappropriate. Multiple reports can reduce visibility. You can also use ad-blockers or custom filters to block categories like digestive, prostate, or ED ads.

🕊️ 4. Promote Family-Friendly Media

Faith communities, churches, and Christian organizations can encourage wholesome media. When audiences favor content that honors decency, advertisers follow. Building a market for high-quality, moral content is a proactive way to change the culture.

✉️ 5. Advocate for Legislative Change

Petitions or campaigns can bring attention to issues of indecency in advertising. Focusing on public protection, truthful claims, and family suitability can gain bipartisan support without directly invoking censorship.

❤️ 6. Maintain Your Witness

Respond with dignity and grace. Our goal isn’t to shame or attack, but to uplift the cultural tone. Each decision—what we watch, what we click, what we share—becomes a quiet testimony of values in a world increasingly obsessed with shock and crudity

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In Conclusion

The shift from catchy jingles to crude health and bodily-function ads reflects more than a marketing change—it reflects a cultural and spiritual challenge. But Christians, families, and thoughtful viewers are not powerless. Through discernment, action, and principled choices, we can push back on indecency, support wholesome alternatives, and remind the world that dignity, modesty, and respect are timeless.

Condolences 🙏✝️❤️ "Three-Time Oscar Nominee Diane Ladd Dies at 89 "

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/amy-curtis/2025/11/03/three-time-oscar-nominee-diane-ladd-dies-at-89-n2665901 

"Ladd was born Rose Diane Ladner in Laurel, Mississippi. She was the only child of Mary and Paul Ladner. She grew up in nearby Meridian, where she attended St. Aloysius Catholic School.

Dern issued a statement on her mother's passing, which read, "My amazing hero and my profound gift of a mother, Diane Ladd, passed with me beside her this morning, at her home in Ojai, CA. "

The Covenant movie by Guy Ritchie should have gotten some nominations but because it critiques Biden, it didn't

📖 Bible Verse: "For the Lord is a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he." — Deuteronomy 32:4 (KJV)

The Covenant does carry undertones critical of how the U.S. handled the Afghanistan withdrawal, and some people believe that may have made the film less appealing to Hollywood's generally liberal establishment.

While there's no direct evidence that political bias officially influenced the Oscars' decisions, it's true that Hollywood culture leans left, and films that align with prevailing narratives often receive more attention. Movies that challenge those narratives, even subtly, sometimes get overlooked regardless of quality.

Guy Ritchie's film focused on personal honor, moral debt, and accountability—themes that resonated with many military families but weren't loudly championed in mainstream entertainment circles. So while politics may not have been the only reason, it likely played a role in The Covenant being quietly sidelined despite its craftsmanship and humanitarian heart.

Condolences 🙏✝️❤️ "Academy Award-Winning 'Annie Hall' Actress Diane Keaton, Dead at 79 –" RedState

https://redstate.com/beccalower/2025/10/11/academy-award-winning-annie-hall-actress-diane-keaton-dead-at-79-n2194969 

"it was for "Annie Hall" in 1977 that Keaton took home the Oscar statuette. She would later appear in other Allen films.

She also was honored with Oscar nominations for Best Actress for "Reds," "Something's Gotta Give," and "Marvin's Room."

The actress remained single her entire life.."

Predicted to sweep the Oscars, because ..it's so bad 😄😁😅"'One Battle After Another' Draws Conservative Fire

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/one-battle-after-another-conservative-reactions-1236394128/ 

"

You can make excuses for it, but basically the [film is] an apologia for radical left-wing terrorism, that's what it is," said Ben Shapiro, who predicted the film will win "all the Academy Awards" due to its politics. "It has the subtlety of a brick … The basic suggestion is a conspiracy theory in which the United States is run by white supremacist Christian nationalists and all people of color and a few nice incompetent fellow travelers like [DiCaprio's character] are going to take on that entire system. And that system must be taken on at the cost of family, at the cost of friendship, at the cost of decency, at the cost of basic human capacity for success. It is better, in other words, to be a complete loser who wastes your life bombing things randomly in order to free illegal immigrants to run willy-nilly across the border than to be a productive citizen."

Emmys are the LOSERS 4 refusing a moment of silence for Kirk "77th Emmy Awards concludes with major winners |"

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2025-emmy-awards-winners-losers 

Verse of the Day 3.9.25

For we are God's handiwork✋ 

created in Christ ✝️Jesus 

to do good works, 

which God prepared

in advance for us to do.

        -Ephesians 2:10

*Oscars 2025 Nominee Gift Bag: What's Inside"

https://www.buzzfeed.com/natashajokic1/oscars-2025-gift-bag 

"The most expensive item on the list is $50,000 at Maison Construction. They're "offering nominees complimentary project management services to assist with the rebuilding process, along with a 50% discount on construction services. Each celebrity gift can be redeemed for themselves or they can direct the opportunity to support fire victims." A fascinating social experiment there!"

"About That Film That Won Best Documentary at the Oscars"

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2025/03/05/palestinian-film-win-at-the-oscars-n2653140 

"One of the filmmakers, Basel Adra, issued such a call for "the world to stop the injustice and end the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people," which is a narrative used to attack the Jewish State of Israel; those in attendance unfortunately but predictably applauded. Many other Hollywood stars in attendance were also seen wearing anti-Israel pins for the award show..."

Does anybody believe 

the "Adam Sandler incident" 

at the Oscars was 

UNSCRIPTED ⁉️

as the great el rushbo 

used to say : "phony baloney

 good time Rock n roller"

Did it help their audience numbers? 

‘Anora’ Takes Best Picture Oscar As Sean Baker Wins Four To Tie Record; Lead Acting Prizes To Mikey Madison & Adrien Brody: Full List"

https://deadline.com/2025/03/oscars-2025-winners-list-1236305849/ 

Scripted ? "Adam Sandler 'storms out' of Oscars after he's mocked over outfit"

https://share.newsbreak.com/bu6tcepo 

say what ⁉️"woke country''? "Beyoncé Wins Best Country Album, Presented by Taylor Swift ''

https://variety.com/2025/music/news/beyonce-wins-best-country-album-presented-taylor-swift-1236294623/ 

"Bay Area actress Monica Barbaro receives surprise Oscar nod for Joan Baez

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"2025 Oscars NOT Being Canceled, Film Academy Says

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/oscars-2025-cancelation-report-1236109265/ 

Penn is a freakin moron 👎. "Sean Penn slams the Oscars, defends Donald Trump biopic"

https://nypost.com/2024/12/04/entertainment/sean-penn-slams-the-oscars-defends-donald-trump-biopic/ 

Even more so if Jimmy K is host 👎"The 2025 Oscars are shaping up to be one weird, depressing night"

https://nypost.com/2024/11/09/entertainment/the-2025-oscars-are-shaping-up-to-be-one-weird-depressing-night/ 

2 Oscars 🏆, 3 Emmys , condolences 🙏✝️🤎"Beloved actress Maggie Smith dead at 89 * "

https://www.wnd.com/2024/09/beloved-actress-maggie-smith-deat-at-89/

"In her late 70s, Smith drew an entirely new legion of fans thanks to her starring role in the hugely successful series "Downton Abbey," a hit for ITV, PBS' "Masterpiece" and around the world. She picked up two Emmys and was nominated for two more for her role as the Dowager Countess..."

NO OSCAR, NEVER "Deadpool & Wolverine shamelessly embraces a nonstop stream of raunchy, ribald and sexually suggestive humor,

 "Deadpool & Wolverine shamelessly embraces a nonstop stream of raunchy, ribald and sexually suggestive humor, the likes of which Disney has never seen. These jokes include references to child predators, STDs, same-sex encounters, all forms of sex and crass descriptions of human anatomical features. Over and over and over again..."

https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/deadpool-and-wolverine-2024/

Daytime Emmys 2024: Complete Winners List

https://people.com/daytime-emmys-2024-winners-list-8653423 

"See Which Movie Star Took The Bus To The Oscars |" Los Angeles, CA Patch

 Ed Begley Jr. 

https://patch.com/california/los-angeles/see-which-movie-star-took-bus-oscars 

"The Holdovers’ accused of 'overwhelming' plagiarism by ‘Luca’ screenwriter day before Oscars"

 "Feb. 25 to the WGA board, Stephenson wrote "I can demonstrate beyond any possible doubt that the meaningful entirety of the screenplay for a film with WGA-sanctioned credits that is currently on track to win a screenwriting Oscar has been plagiarised line-by-line from a popular unproduced screenplay of mine....

The screenwriter alleges in the missives that "The Holdovers" director Alexander Payne likely read a script for his eerily similar movie "Frisco" when it made the rounds around Hollywood in 2013 on the industry's "black list" of most like scripts, where it peaked at number three..."

https://nypost.com/2024/03/09/entertainment/the-holdovers-accused-of-overwhelming-plagiarism-by-luca-screenwriter-day-before-oscars/ 

"Oppenheimer wins Best Picture at the Oscars but fans distracted by Pacino's major gaffe "

I found this on NewsBreak: Oppenheimer wins Best Picture at the Oscars but fans distracted by Pacino's major gaffe

https://share.newsbreak.com/6dlx5xsx 

In CASE U CARE:"Oscars 2024: Complete List Of Winners | Hollywood, CA Patch

https://patch.com/california/eaglerock/s/iv8x3/oscars-2024-complete-list-of-winners?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=alert&user_email=b93de7ead7bad42ab626e0831424523206ce8c95ae3212e0bb80699e33100a12&user_email_md5=bfbc9e4f8b5d9f3c19c185c1082bf3a2&lctg=63ecbf58d948545163076bf0 

"Top 4 Craziest Moments in Oscars History – "

https://entertainment.whatfinger.com/top-4-craziest-moments-in-oscars-history/ 

"Snubbed Leonardo DiCaprio Congratulates 'Flower Moon' Co-Star Lily Gladstone on Historic Oscar Nomination - "

https://themessenger.com/entertainment/snubbed-leonardo-dicaprio-congratulates-flower-moon-co-star-lily-gladstone-historic-oscar-nomination 

"'Oppenheimer' dominates Oscar nominations, Gerwig passed over for best director "

https://www.smdailyjournal.com/news/national/oppenheimer-dominates-oscar-nominees-gerwig-passed-over-for-best-director/article_8aff0670-7dd5-5cdf-b067-1a2c9271251e.html 

"Oscars voters slam Hollywood inclusion standards amid new diversity rules"

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/oscars-voters-slam-hollywood-inclusion-standards-new-diversity-rules

People R spiritually famished “His Only Son’ had a big opening Made on $250,000 — ” grossed $5.5 million during the weekend

"His Only Son' had a big opening — finishing third in the box office this weekend behind "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" and "John Wick: Chapter 4."

Made on $250,000 — what the director David Helling called "a shoestring budget" — "His Only Son" grossed $5.5 million during the weekend.."

https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2023/4/3/23668292/his-only-son-box-office

Really ? "Oscars’ Connection To The Occult: Hollywood And Freemasonry"

https://www.infowars.com/posts/oscars-connection-to-the-occult-hollywood-and-freemasonry/

List of 2023 Oscar winners

https://mynorthwest.com/3856265/list-of-2023-oscar-winners/

"Oscars TV ratings IMPROVE – to THIRD WORST EVER " 😆😅😂🤣😭

U mean people didn't tune in for Kimmel's witty gab ? 

😭🤣😂😆🚁

Oscars 2023

"Oscars TV ratings IMPROVE –

 to THIRD WORST EVER " 

😆😅😂🤣😭

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/mar/14/oscars-tv-ratings-improve-to-third-worst-ever

Will he ever RETIRE & quietly go away ? Jimmy Kimmel branded a 'NATIONAL DISGRACE

Will he ever RETIRE &

 quietly go away ? 

"One of the worst things I've ever seen' Jimmy Kimmel branded a 'NATIONAL DISGRACE for 'harassing' Taliban shooting survivor Malala Yousafzai at 2023 Oscars with awkward question and 'Cocaine Bear' stunt''

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11852891/amp/Jimmy-Kimmel-branded-national-disgrace-harassing-Malala-Yousafzai-2023-Oscars.html

"Jimmy Kimmel, Oscar Host, Leftist Idiot, and J6 Liar ''

https://politicrossing.com/jimmy-kimmel-oscar-host-leftist-idiot-and-j6-liar/

"Tom Cruise, James Cameron Give “Sharp Rebuke” To Academy, Skip Oscars Ceremony

https://theamericantribune.com/tom-cruise-james-cameron-give-sharp-rebuke-to-academy-skip-oscars-ceremony-despite-being-nominated-for-best-picture/

Winners of the "Christian Oscars" (movieguide)

https://movieguideawards.com/category/winners/

Oscars 2023 predictably stupid & meaningless lefty propaganda #SNAFU

Best picture: "Everything Everywhere All at Once"

Best actress: Michelle Yeoh, "Everything Everywhere All at Once"

Best actor: Brendan Fraser, "The Whale"

Best supporting actor: Ke Huy Quan, "Everything Everywhere All at Once"

Best supporting actress: Jamie Lee Curtis, "Everything Everywhere All at Once"

Original song: "Naatu Naatu" from "RRR"

https://mynorthwest.com/3856265/list-of-2023-oscar-winners/

That's pluck 👍 I like it "Oscars 2023: Tom Cruise will NOT attend ceremony

"The actor, 60, whose Top Gun sequel was credited for saving cinema by Steven Spielberg, will be absent from cinema's biggest night due to him being back on set overseas for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part II in the UK, reports ET..."

 https://mol.im/a/11851601 via https://dailym.ai/android 

"Everything Everywhere All at Once has won Both the Best Support Actor AND Actress award.

"Everything Everywhere All at Once sweeps the awards!

Everything Everywhere All at Once has won both the Best Support Actor AND Actress award. 

Jamie Lee Curtis and Ke Huy Quan both took hope the supporting awards tonight at the Oscars"

 https://mol.im/a/11851165 via https://dailym.ai/android 

"Oscars 2023 live: Jamie Lee Curtis, Ke Huy Quan take supporting wins

"Oscars 2023 live: Jamie Lee Curtis, Ke Huy Quan take supporting wins" https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/03/12/oscars-2023-live-updates-winners/11430002002/ 

"Tom Cruise Deserves An Oscar for ‘Saving Hollywood "

https://www.thefp.com/p/tom-cruise-deserves-an-oscar-for

"petition to have actor Donnie Yen removed as an Oscar presenter due to his support for the Chinese government.

"Thousands of people from Hong Kong have signed a petition to have actor Donnie Yen removed as an Oscar presenter due to his support for the Chinese government..."

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/donnie-yen-oscars-presenter-removal-petition-b2297122.html?amp

Still a carpet to strut your stuff. Just not red "Oscars to get rid of the red carpet, a staple since 1961"

https://thehornnews.com/oscars-to-get-rid-of-the-red-carpet-a-staple-since-1961/

re Oscars week 2023 at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

https://maps.app.goo.gl/CkPQaeUibJoysitW8

I've been coming to the Oscars week events for DECADES and the feature films keep getting more and more DARK in tone , making the experienxe more and more HEAVY 😒. 

Everybody trying to be more 

WOKE than the next one. 

Can't they include a few films that are.a Little.more. whimsical. & light hearted so we can laugh & feel good sometimes too ? Can't we enjoy a HAPPY ENDING from time to time. Too woke means going broke 👎

re Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

After the Oscars documentary shorts events (2023) I went over to the museum for the first time. 

I took the elevator to the 5th floor and as I came out of the elevator an African American employee just stared at me blankly. So I said " Is there an exhibit up here? " Then he growled "No. You need to exit down the escalator" . 

Looking out the window I could see the Hollywood sign, So I said "Can I take a picture? " He repeated "No. You need to exit down the escalator" in a mean voice . I took a picture anyways. What a jerk 👎.

 I paid $25 to get in and deserve to be treated better. There is a much nicer and more respectful way of handling the situation than talking to me like he's a cop and I'm a criminal. Like he's the good guy and I'm the bad guy. 

Good grief. I've been supporting the Oscars for many years and even though it used to be $5 per ticket at the old theatre and now it's $25 I still support y'all. All I ask is to be treated with dignity and respect. 

Thankfully most of the other employees were nice 👍

https://maps.app.goo.gl/CkPQaeUibJoysitW8 

"Willie Nelson wins Grammy for best country album 'A Beautiful Time'

"Willie Nelson wins Grammy for best country album 'A Beautiful Time'" https://www.statesman.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/02/06/willie-nelson-wins-grammy-awards-best-country-album-2023-austin/69875405007/ 

Super Hero Fatigue? How bout #JustJesus 👍🎚️"’ ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Not Moving Forward as DC Movies Hit Turning Point "

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/wonder-woman-3-not-moving-forward-dc-movies-1235276804/

Top 250 movies all-time , do you agree? How many have you seen?

https://mubi.com/lists/sight-and-sound-top-250

"Mila Kunis slams standing ovation for Will Smith at Oscars after slap: 'Insane to me'" | Fox News

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/mila-kunis-slams-standing-ovation-for-will-smith-at-oscars-after-slap-insane-to-me 

STOP MAKING SENSE "Bill Maher rips Hollywood for 'crazy amounts of gun violence'"

Bill Maher:"WHY aren't we also dealing with the fact that the average American kid sees 200,000 ACTS of VIOLENCE on screens📺 🎥before age 18 & that one of the WARNING signs of a potential school shooter is 'a FASCINATION with violence-filled entertainment?'"
https://www.wnd.com/2022/06/wokest-place-earth-bill-maher-rips-hollywood-crazy-amounts-gun-violence/

https://www.wnd.com/2022/06/wokest-place-earth-bill-maher-rips-hollywood-crazy-amounts-gun-violence/ 

"Jay Leno On Will Smith Oscars Incident: “The Thing That’s Most Disturbing Wasn’t The Slap” - "

http://opr.news/114d4263220416en_us?link=1&client=mini 

"Gerda Weissmann Klein obituary: Holocaust survivor dies at 97 –" Legacy.com

https://www.legacy.com/news/celebrity-deaths/gerda-weissmann-klein-1924-2022-holocaust-survivor-profiled-in-oscar-winning-film/ 

"Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years over slap "- BBC News

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61018821.amp?fr=operanews 

"The Winners and Losers of the 2022 Grammy Awards "- The Ringer

https://www.theringer.com/music/2022/4/4/23009534/64th-annual-grammys-winners-losers-jon-batiste-doja-cat-olivia-rodrigo-bts 

"Grammys Winners 2022: The Complete List - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/03/arts/music/grammys-winners.html 

"BREAKING: Will Smith Resigns from Academy Following Violent Assault on Oscar Stage "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/04/breaking-will-smith-resigns-academy-following-violent-assault-oscar-stage/ 

1st appearance "'I'm still processing what happened': Chris Rock speaks out " but says nothing

 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10670195/Will-Smith-asked-leave-Oscars-REFUSED-broke-code-conduct.html?ito=native_share_article-masthead 

"Hollywood face-slaps conservatives "

"How does it feel to be a young, religious, pro-life actor or behind-the-camera Hollywood worker, no matter their race, gender or sexual orientation, who must remain in the ideological closet for fear that their views mean career suicide? Hollywood prides itself on embracing the underdog, the scorned, the downtrodden. But that empathy does not apply to political conservatives who must hide their views or risk career cancellation..."

https://www.wnd.com/2022/03/hollywood-face-slaps-conservatives

Oscars 2022: All the Winners on the Night - CNET

https://www.cnet.com/news-live/oscars-2022-all-the-winners-on-the-night/ 

"Are the Oscars over?...Starting in 2024.."

Why not poverty too ?

"Starting in 2024, producers will be required to submit a summation of the race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status of members of their movie's cast and crew. If a particular movie does not have enough people of color or disabled people or gays or lesbians working on the set – and what is "enough" will be determined by a knotty tangle of byzantine formularies – then that movie will no longer be eligible for an Oscar..."

https://www.wnd.com/2022/03/oscars/ 

The #CODA movie is a reminder that we could have REAL LIFE people acting in movies ..

The #CODA movie is a reminder that we could have REAL LIFE people acting in movies and make them very good 👍,rather than rehashing the same famous millionaire / billionaire so-called "professional actors" over and over 👎

#Oscars #Oscars2022.

"Seven Years Later: #OscarsStillSoWhite?" | ZeroHedge

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/seven-years-later-oscarsstillsowhite 

"Chris Rock declines to file a police report against Will Smith for Oscars slap, LAPD says"

https://www.insider.com/chris-rock-declines-to-press-charges-against-will-smith-lapd-says-2022-3 

"Oscars 2022 Winners: See the Full List Here (Updated) | Vanity Fair

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/03/oscars-winners-2022 

Oscars 2022 Live Updates: Will Smith smacks Chris Rock in the face then accepts Best Actor award

"He also included an apology to the Academy and his fellow nominees before going back to thanking the KingRichard team, Venus and Serena Williams included. "Art imitates life: I look like the crazy father, just like they said about Richard Williams. But love will make you do crazy things."

https://www.vanityfair.com/live/oscars-2022-live-updates 

Finally a good winner 🏆👍"Oscars 2022 Live Updates: ‘CODA’ Wins Big "| Vanity Fair

"The little movie that could really did it, in the end. CODA, a Sundance hit nominated for just three Oscars, took home all of them, including best picture. Best supporting actor winner Troy Kotsur and best adapted screenplay winner Sian Heder took the stage along with the rest of the film's team for the final award of the night, with producer Philippe Rousselet speaking for the group..."

https://www.vanityfair.com/live/oscars-2022-live-updates 

TELL US WHERE . BON FIRE 🔥 " #SeanPenn will “smelt” his #Oscars in public if #Ukrainian president not invited to awards "

http://opr.news/5ce98428220327en_us?link=1&client=mini 

"Sean Penn will “smelt” his Oscars in public if Ukrainian president not invited to awards "

http://opr.news/5ce98428220327en_us?link=1&client=mini 

"Sean Penn threatens to destroy his Oscar if Zelenksyy not invited to Academy Awards "

http://opr.news/330c83eb220327en_us?link=1&client=mini 

Oscars nominee about family from Kentwood "New Netflix animated film features Kentwood family " Grand Rapids Magazine

Oscars nominee about family from Kentwood "New Netflix animated film features Kentwood family " Grand Rapids Magazine

https://www.grmag.com/entertainment/new-netflix-animated-film-features-kentwood-family/ 

"Oscars 2022 introduces ‘fan favourite’ category; "

https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/oscars-2022-introduces-fan-favourite-category-amy-schumer-regina-hall-and-wanda-sykes-to-host-awards-101644889526550.html 

2022 nominations: Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

"2022 | Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences" https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2022 

"'Tala'vision': how the ISIS TV ban inspired this Jordanian-German Oscar-shortlisted film "

''In late 2015, ISIS banned televisions across its territories, denouncing the medium as an instrument for corrupting people's minds and spurring dissent..."

https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film/2022/01/20/talavision-how-the-isis-tv-ban-inspired-this-jordanian-german-oscar-shortlisted-film/ 

"No-Show Golden Globes: The 2022 Complete Winners List –" Rolling Stone

"No-Show Golden Globes: The 2022 Complete Winners List – Rolling Stone" https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/golden-globes-2022-winners-1281095/amp/ 

"Golden Globes 2022: Complete List of Winners "- The New York Times

"Golden Globes 2022: Complete List of Winners - The New York Times" https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/09/movies/golden-globes-winners-list.html 

"Golden Globes 2022 nominations: Complete list of nominees " | GMA

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/culture/story/golden-globes-2022-nominations-complete-list-nominees-81658898?fr=operanews 

"SAG Preview: With The Golden Globes On Ice, Will SAG & Critics Choice Nominations Write Oscar’s New Script? "

https://deadline.com/2021/12/sag-awards-preview-magazine-analysis-1234882202/ 

ma rainey's black bottom

billboard

2020 billboard re "small axe"

2020

2020 billboard re "Da 5 Bloods"

2020 billboard re "The Trial of the Chicago 7"

"South Africa Takes Barakat to The Oscars - "

https://allafrica.com/stories/202111090081.html 

"'Finch' Cares More About Robots than a Double Oscar Winner "- Hollywood in Toto

https://www.hollywoodintoto.com/finch-review/ 

"Nigeria: Oscars 2022 - Nigerian Movies Fail Eligibility Rule Test - Selection Committee - "

"The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has announced the cancellation of its plan towards the country's participation at the 2022 Oscars..."

https://allafrica.com/stories/202111010068.html 

Most people won't guess it. "Here's Who Has Won the Most Academy Awards Ever | "

https://time.com/5148660/who-has-won-the-most-oscars/ 

"The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Preview – "

"The construction delays also seemed scripted by a Hollywood writers room — at one point, the discovery of Ice Age sloth fossils under the foundation slowed things down, and at another, builders faced the dilemma that movie screens are, in fact, square and that locating a theater inside an orb would require some nips and tucks. And as the museum lurched along, the culture around it was changing in dramatic ways that were central to the public's understanding of film, from the #MeToo movement to a long-simmering racial reckoning.."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/the-academy-museum-opening-preview-1235017893/ 

" - Wild, Woman-Made ‘Titane’ Wins Palme d’Or in Upside-Down Cannes Film Festival Awards"

https://variety.com/2021/film/festivals/cannes-film-festival-2021-winners-1235022152/ 

What are the "Governors Awards ' Wikipedia

" The Academy held its 1st Annual Governors Awards ceremony on November 14, 2009. The following awards were presented. Academy Honorary Award: Lauren Bacall ,Roger Corman , and Gordon Willis [6]

Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award: John Calley .."

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governors_Awards 

Sam Jackson is too crude 👎 "Governors Awards: Samuel L. Jackson, Danny Glover Get Top Prizes - presented at the ceremony on Jan. 15, 2022"

Samuel Jackson is too crude 👎  "Governors Awards: Samuel L. Jackson, Danny Glover Get Top Prizes - presented at the  ceremony on Jan. 15, 2022"

https://variety.com/2021/awards/news/governors-awards-samuel-l-jackson-danny-glover-oscars-2022-1235004555/ 

"100 best films of all time, according to critics - "

https://www.nydailynews.com/featured/sns-stacker-best-films-all-time-20210430-sd3hxsnsjrhu3ngv4tbyovc32q-photogallery.html 

"Tom Cruise Returns His Three Golden Globe Trophies To Join Protest Against HFPA – ..."

"Tom Cruise Returns His Three Golden Globe Trophies To Join Protest Against HFPA – incl Best Actor prize he won for Jerry Maguire , the Best Actor prize he won for Born on the Fourth of July and the Best Supporting Actor prize he won for Magnolia "

https://deadline.com/2021/05/tom-cruise-returns-golden-globe-trophies-three-join-protest-jerry-maguire-born-on-the-fourth-of-july-magnolia-protest-1234753324/ 

"Chloe Zhao’s Family 🇨🇳 Silent After Oscar Win "

https://m.theepochtimes.com/chloe-zhaos-family-silent-after-oscar-win_3799195.html 

& THEY IGNORED GOD TOO "Where’s the Woke? All 45 Oscar Winners Ignore Los Angeles Homeless Crisis as They Celebrate Awards"

& THEY IGNORED GOD TOO "Where's the Woke? All 45 Oscar Winners Ignore Los Angeles Homeless Crisis as They Celebrate Awards"

https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2021/04/28/wheres-the-woke-all-45-oscar-winners-ignore-los-angeles-homeless-crisis-as-they-celebrate-awards/

"Chloe Zhao’s Best Director Oscar win censored in China "

https://reclaimthenet.org/chloe-zhao-oscar-win-censored-in-china/

"Arnold Schwarzenegger calls 2021 Oscars ‘boring,’ shares hilarious idea to make it more interesting "

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/arnold-schwarzenegger-2021-oscars-boring-shares-idea-make-interesting

Citizen Kane - Wikipedia

"Back at Xanadu, Kane's belongings are cataloged or discarded by the staff. They find the sled on which the eight-year-old Kane was playing on the day that he was taken from his home in Colorado. They throw it with other junk into a furnace and, as it burns, the camera reveals its trade name, not noticed by the staff: "Rosebud"."

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Kane 

#TylerPerry had a nice speech at the #Oscars about refusing to hate

#TylerPerry had a
nice speech at the #Oscars about refusing to hate.

I agree.

BUT he forgot one GIGANTIC defenseless group:
namely the unborn 👶.

Killing is the ULTIMATE HATE language. Stop the KILLING 👎
#unbornLivesMatter
#adoptionSolution 👶

"Get Woke, Go Broke: Oscar TV Ratings PLUNGE – Down More Than 50% From Last Year – A RECORD LOW "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/04/get-woke-go-broke-oscar-tv-ratings-plunge-50-last-year-record-low/

Amazing how many Brits play American roles - incl Promising Woman & Mank 2017 article "GET REEL: Why are so many Brits in American movies? - "

https://www.heraldnews.com/entertainmentlife/20170813/get-reel-why-are-so-many-brits-in-american-movies 

Seemed fair "Oscars 2021: Tyler Perry Urges People to 'Meet Me in the Middle' and 'Refuse Hate' - "

https://honestcolumnist.com/news/oscars-2021-tyler-perry-urges-people-to-meet-me-in-the-middle-and-refuse-hate/ 

"Hollywood Stagnation Shines At The Sunny Pandemic Oscars"

https://thefederalist.com/2021/04/26/hollywood-stagnation-shines-at-the-sunny-pandemic-oscars/ 

''Oscars 2021 as it happened : Nomadland wins big at diverse show with flat ending "

https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/oscars-2021-live-updates-who-should-win-and-what-to-expect-from-today-s-red-carpet-20210419-p57kjv.html 

"Fact Check: Oscar Winner Claims Police Killings Happen 'Disproportionately' To Black People - "

https://biznewspost.com/news/fact-check-oscar-winner-claims-police-killings-happen-disproportionately-to-black-people/ 

"Anthony Hopkins is oldest-ever acting Oscar winner after taking best actor for The Father " | Oscars 2021 |

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/apr/26/anthony-hopkins-is-oldest-ever-oscar-winner-after-taking-best-actor-for-the-father 

"Academy Awards poised to make history despite expected low-ratings amid the coronavirus pandemic "

"The Oscars will look more like a movie , Soderbergh has said. The show will be shot in 24 frames-per-second (as opposed to 30), appear more widescreen and the presenters — including Brad Pitt, Halle Berry, Reese Witherspoon, Harrison Ford, Rita Moreno and Zendaya — are considered "cast members." The telecast's first 90 seconds, Soderbergh has claimed, will "announce our intention immediately."..

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/academy-awards-poised-to-make-history-despite-expected-low-ratings-amid-the-coronavirus-pandemic 

"Youn Yuh-jung wins Best Supporting Actress for Minari. The other nominees were - .."

"Youn Yuh-jung wins Best Supporting Actress for Minari. The other nominees were - Amanda Seyfried for Mank, Maria Bakalova for Borat Subsequent MovieFilm, Olivia Colman for The Father and Glenn Close for Hillbilly Elegy."

https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/hollywood/93rd-academy-awards-oscars-2021-live-updates-winners-list-7288502/lite/ 

" Nomadland wins Best Picture Oscar. "

"Chloe Zhao directed Nomadland wins Best Picture Oscar. The film starred Frances McDormand in the lead role. Zhao is helming Marvel's The Eternals next."

https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/hollywood/93rd-academy-awards-oscars-2021-live-updates-winners-list-7288502/lite/ 

"Frances McDormand wins Best Actress for her role as Fern in Nomadland. Vanessa Kirby, Viola Davis, Andra Day, Carey Mulligan were among the nominees."

https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/hollywood/93rd-academy-awards-oscars-2021-live-updates-winners-list-7288502/lite/ 

"Amanda Seyfried Shines As Marion Davies In 'Mank' : "

https://www.npr.org/2021/04/13/986755203/starring-as-a-starlet-amanda-seyfried-shines-as-marion-davies-in-mank 

None of Mank was actually filmed at Hearst Castle "How 'Mank' Production Design, Sound Mixing Evoked Period's Opulance - "

https://variety.com/2020/artisans/production/mank-production-design-sound-1234844543/ 

"Minari” scene-stealer Yuh-Jung Youn is now the first Korean actor to win an Oscar."

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/25/movies/the-oscars-academy-awards-live 

"Oscars 2021 Live Updates: 'Nomadland,' Daniel Kaluuya and 'Soul' Win Big - "

"Nomadland" has also garnered wide praise and several honors. The movie tells the story of a widow who travels the country in a van and joins the itinerant work force while connecting with other Americans she meets along the way.."

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/25/movies/the-oscars-academy-awards-live 

"China bans Oscars live coverage after nomination of Hong Kong film 'Do Not Split '"

https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/china/china-oscars-hong-kong-film-b1818916.html 

Oscar nom "‘Opera’: A Provocative Animated Short That Confronts Polarization | "

https://www.indiewire.com/2021/04/opera-animated-short-oscar-nomination-1234627997/ 

Normal people DON'T want lefty celebrity creeps screeching their liberal agenda at them

Normal people DON'T want lefty celebrity creeps screeching their liberal agenda at them   "Former Oscars Producer: 'Vast Swaths' Of Viewers Tuned Out During Political Rants - "

https://biznewspost.com/news/former-oscars-producer-vast-swaths-of-viewers-tuned-out-during-political-rants/ 

"Frances McDormand’s 10 Best Roles, From ‘Fargo’ to ‘Nomadland’ | "

https://www.vogue.com/article/frances-mcdormand-10-best-roles-from-fargo-to-nomadland 

Film Making 101 "The 5 Stages of Blocking a Scene"

https://www.nyfa.edu/film-school-blog/the-5-stages-of-blocking-a-scene/ 

"2021 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts Review | "

https://www.indiewire.com/2021/04/oscars-2021-best-animated-short-nominees-ranked-1234628317/ 

"Causes u WON'T hear championed at oscars '21"

https://www.hollywoodintoto.com/oscars-kids-cages-censorship-china/

"Ayn Levana (White Eye)" by Tomer Shushan | Short Film

https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2021/02/02/ayn-levana-white-eye/ 

Really ? At union station? 🏆 🚆"Oscars Attendees Must Wear Masks... But Only Off-Camera "– PJ Media

"Because the ceremony — being held at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles — is being treated as a TV/film production, masks are not required for people on camera, an Academy staffer explained.."

https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/jim-treacher/2021/04/21/oscars-attendees-must-wear-masks-but-only-off-camera-n1441640 

Maybe not "Oscars 2021: Why Two Distant Strangers is 'important and necessary' | "

https://rightwirereport.com/2021/04/21/oscars-2021-why-two-distant-strangers-is-important-and-necessary/ 

"Screen Actors Guild Awards 2021: Top show moments "

https://t.co/XQf6IpXWIq

Jessica Bruder - author of Nomadland on which the movie is based

https://www.google.com/search?q=Jessica+Bruder&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LVT9c3NMwwLTS3yCqpVIJw07KLjdPTKy21ZLKTrfST8vOz9cuLMktKUvPiy_OLsq0SS0sy8osWsfJ5pRYXZyYnKjgVlaakFgEAB3xWqU8AAAA&biw=360&bih=500&tbm=nws&sxsrf=ALeKk00Z8TQ_mZgNSowrwXVWh03TBiCbzg:1617562503591&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjDgLbzoeXvAhVPj54KHerGBRYQ_AUICA 

Say what? Academy Awards at L.A. train station ? "Oscars 2021 will be held at LA’s Union Station. What’s expected to happen?

Say what? Academy Awards at L.A. train station ?  "Oscars 2021 will be held at LA's Union Station. What's expected to happen?

https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/greater-la/affordable-housing-oscars-oc/cademy-awards-union-station 

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Approx 250 Movies that I've seen in the last few years

Approx 250 Movies that I've seen in the last few years (especially during #MoviePass era) , many or most of which I reviewed under the tag #PrayTheMovies: Movie Reviews for Christians (search youtube):

The Square , the Man who Invented Christmas, Sweet Virginia, You were Never Really Here, Sergeant Stubby, Traffic, Super Trooper, Avengers, Peppermint Soda, Beyond Suspicion, Age of the Stateless, Kings (daniel craig, halle berry, unique - sort of re Rodney King issues), the Writer, Overboard, Solo, Bad Samaritan, Tully, Breaking IN, Show Dogs, Kasal (filipino film re relationship before wedding), Ocean 8 part 2, Hotel Artemis, Adrift, Action Point, Upgrade, Deadpool, Hereditary, Incredibles 2, Tag, Jurassic, Book Club, Sicario, Uncle Drew, Leave No Trace, The Purge, Mister Rogers, Ant-Man, Skyscraper, Transylvania, Force Majeure, Stink (doc re dangerous chemicals), The Equalizer, Sorry to Bother You, Mamma Mia, Mission Impossible, Blindspotting, Christopher Robin, The Spy Who Dumped Me, Death of a Nation, Generation Wealth, Dog Day, Darkest Minds, Eighth Grade, Meg, Black Klansman, Crazy Rich Asians, The Captain, We the Animals, Alpha, 22 miles, axle, Support the Girls, Papillion, Realm of Perfection, the Farewell, Operation Finale, Peppermint, Madeline's Madeline, Kin, Juliette N, Simple Favor, Warning Shot, Zamperini, Digimon, Where Hearts Touch, Predator, Great Battle, Blaze, Smallfoot, Night School, Black Hawk Down, Pipeline, Monsters & Men, Old Man & a Gun, Venom, Free Solo, A Star is Born, the Sister Brothers, Bad Times at the El Royale, First Man, Goosebumps 2, The Oath, Gosnell, Indivisible, London Fields, The Hate U Give, Soufra, Wildlife, Suspiria, Beautiful Boy, Private War, In Search of Greatness, Buster Scruggs, Ray & Liz, Hotel by the River, Family, Dogman, Happy as Lazzaro, Fugue, Stan & Ollie, Can you ever Forgive Me, Green Book, Psycho (the original at LACMA), Black Panther, Bumblebee, Arctic, Gully Boy, The Mule, Kid who Wants to be King, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Dogs Way Home, Mary Poppins, Miss Bala, Hotel Mumbai, another Avengers, Maharshi,  Han Solo, Inferno, another Marvel Movie, US, Unplanned, Spider-Man, Shazam, Mustang, John Wick, Dog's Journey, Tolkien, Ugly Dolls, Aladdin, Brightburn, Godzilla, Dark Phoenix, Men In Black, Toy Story 4, Casablanca, Yesterday, Lion King 2, Playing with Fire, 21 Bridges, Doctor Sleep, Addams Family, No Safe Spaces, Knives Out, Biggest Little Farm, Abominable, Warrior Queen of Jhansi, Motherless Brooklyn, JoJo Rabbit, a Hidden Lake, Rambo Last Blood, Great Alaska Race, The Lodge, Maleficent, Sea of Shadows, documentary re president of the Philippines Duterte, Ad Astra, Joker, Dazzled (les Eblouis), Eden, My Generation, (re Alzheimers), Apnea, Good Boys, Official Secrets, IT2, 47 Meters, The Art of Racing in the Rain, Luce, Mission Mangal, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, 13 Meters Down, Brian Banks, Fast & Furious: Hobbs and Shaw, Dora, Lion King 2, Casablanca, Early Man , Peter Rabbit , Traffic Stop, Dekalb, Emmett Till, Coco, The Insult, Dark Crystal, Red Sparrow , Samson, Wrinkle in Time, Thoroughbreds, Hurricane Heist, Gringo, Tomb Raiders , The Forgiven, Red Sea, Paul the Apostle, Ponyo, Unsane, Sherlock Gnomes, Big Sonia , Darkest Minds, Dunkirk, Roman Israel Esquire, 1945 (hungarian?), Disaster Artist, The B word movie (lady becomes a dog. Funny), Wonder, Three Billboards, The Outlaws, Foxtrot, Pet Rituals, Gentle Night (chinese short re missing daughter), 6th Amendment, Potterville, Wonderstruck, LBJ, Ladybird, Murder on the Orient Express, Bunker77, Tragedy Girls (walked out, so bad), Jigsaw, The Work, Suburbicon (particularly horrible 👎), Never Say Die, Goodbye Christopher Robin, The Fortress, Geostorm, Only the Brave, Florida Project, Thurgood Marshall, Baby Driver, Faces and Places, The Stray, Victoria & Abdul, van Gogh, Dragon

"Historical Oscar Nod for Tunisian film 'The Man Who Sold His Skin' "

https://www.africanews.com/2021/03/16/historical-oscar-nod-for-tunisian-film-the-man-who-sold-his-skin/ 

"Chloé Zhao Backlash Will Test China's New Era of Hollywood Censorship ...Her father is ..

"Chloé Zhao Backlash Will Test China's New Era of Hollywood Censorship ...Her father is the former head of a Chinese state-owned steel company and her stepmother is Song Dandan, a beloved TV sitcom actress. Born in Beijing, Zhao left China at the age of 14 to attend boarding school in London, later moving to California to finish high school and on to film studies at New York University..."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/chloe-zhao-backlash-will-test-chinas-new-era-of-hollywood-censorship 

"Chloé Zhao Backlash Will Test China's New Era of Hollywood Censorship | Zhao said, "It goes back to when I was a teenager in China, being in a ..

  "Chloé Zhao Backlash Will Test China's New Era of Hollywood Censorship | Zhao said, "It goes back to when I was a teenager in China, being in a place where there are lies everywhere." Teenage angst and authority-questioning might be a universal experience from Northern China to North Dakota Indian reservations, but "a place where there are lies everywhere" is an almost perfectly corrosive soundbite to have floating around in an authoritarian state bent on shaping and controlling all national narratives..."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/chloe-zhao-backlash-will-test-chinas-new-era-of-hollywood-censorship 

"Oscars Broadcast in China in Jeopardy ...Zhao's Nomadland, which earned six nominations overall,

"Oscars Broadcast in China in Jeopardy ...Zhao's Nomadland, which earned six nominations overall, including for best picture, has become a more complicated and counter-intuitive case for China's censorship apparatus..."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oscars-broadcast-in-china-in-jeopardy-over-nomination-of-hong-kong-protest-documentary 

"Oscars Broadcast in China in Jeopardy | "

"The tamping down on the Oscars, which have a wide following among Chinese movie buffs, is believed to be a response to the nomination of the short documentary Do Not Split , which explores the 2019 pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, as well as ongoing official unease over past statements attributed to Chinese filmmaker Chloe Zhao, who is nominated in the best director category for Nomadland..."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oscars-broadcast-in-china-in-jeopardy-over-nomination-of-hong-kong-protest-documentary 

"2021 Oscars Nominations: Full List of Nominees - "

https://variety.com/2021/film/news/2021-oscars-nominations-list-nominees-1234928711/ 

"‘Mank’ leads Academy Awards nominations with 10 nods, including best picture | "

"Fincher's "Mank," a black-and-white, period drama about "Citizen Kane" screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz, easily topped nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards — delayed two months by the coronavirus pandemic — with 10 nominations, including best picture, best director, acting nods for Gary Oldman and Amanda Seyfried, and a host of others for its lavish craft..."

https://ktla.com/news/mank-leads-academy-awards-nominations-with-10-nods-including-best-picture/ 

"'Schitt's Creek' wins best TV comedy series at Golden Globes | "

https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/entertainment/golden-globes-for-schitt-s-creek-and-star-catherine-o-hara-1.5328126 

"'Nomandland,' Borat,' 'The Crown' win at bicoastal Golden Globes " plus uproar that lefty liberal HFPA has NO black journalists

"With homebound nominees appearing by remote video and hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on different sides of the country, a very socially distanced 78th Golden Globe Awards trudged on in the midst of the pandemic and amid a storm of criticism for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, with top awards going to "Nomadland," "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm," "The Crown" and "Schitt's Creek." "

https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/entertainment/nomadland-borat-the-crown-win-at-bicoastal-golden-globes-1.5327613 

Posthumously 🏆"Chadwick Boseman wins Golden Globe for his emotional final movie role |"

"Boseman, best known for the superhero movie "Black Panther," was awarded the Golden Globe for lead actor in a movie drama for his role as an ambitious trumpet player in 1920s jazz drama "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."

https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/entertainment/chadwick-boseman-wins-golden-globe-for-his-emotional-final-movie-role-1.5328344 

"Golden Globe nominations 2021: See the full list of nominees"

https://nypost.com/2021/02/03/golden-globe-nominations-2021-see-the-full-list-of-nominees/ 

"Bleak Awards Season Looming, Hollywood Enters 2021 Changed Forever"

https://thefederalist.com/2020/12/16/with-a-bleak-awards-season-looming-hollywood-enters-2021-changed-forever/ 

April 25 "Oscars 2021 to be 'in-person telecast', will NOT be held virtually"

https://www.oann.com/oscars-2021-to-be-in-person-telecast-will-not-be-held-virtually-variety/ 

"Ronald Harwood, who won Oscar for ‘The Pianist,’ dead at 85 - "

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-ronald-harwood-pianist-screenwriter-dies-20200909-tyu6knndkvcjdp5mndctt23wsq-story.html 

"Academy Awards establishes LGBTQ, racial quotas for best picture contenders |"

https://justthenews.com/nation/culture/academy-awards-establishes-lgbtq-racial-quotas-best-picture-contenders 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ? "6 Reasons Why the Oscar Diversity Rules Are a Total Disaster - Artistic merit gets the heave ho under the woke laws coming to a theater near you"

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ? "6 Reasons Why the Oscar Diversity Rules Are a Total Disaster - Artistic merit gets the heave ho under the woke laws coming to a theater near you"

https://www.hollywoodintoto.com/reasons-oscar-diversity-rules-disaster/ 

SERIOUSLY ❓❗good grief 😵 "Brad Pitt receives an #Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Dr. #Fauci on Saturday Night Live "

SERIOUSLY ❓❗good grief 😵

"Brad Pitt receives an #Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Dr. #Fauci on Saturday Night Live "

#COVID19

#Emmys2020 https://t.co/1XGgIC433G

https://t.co/w5mmjz6Dqk

"#Emmys2020 nominations are HERE! See the full list of nominees and who got snubbed!"

"#Emmys2020 nominations are HERE! See the full list of nominees and who got snubbed!"

trib.al/D8zWMqv pic.twitter.com/mYZQr1AbA9

RIP "Olivia de Havilland obituary: Gone With the Wind star dies at 104 – "

https://www.legacy.com/news/celebrity-deaths/olivia-de-havilland-1916-2020-oscar-winning-gone-with-the-wind-star/ 

7) From Oregon to Seattle: End of June2020 Greetings ❗I am a prayer warrior & passed thru & PRAYED ..

7) From Oregon to Seattle: End of June2020 Greetings ❗I am a prayer warrior & passed thru & PRAYED 1000 PRAYERS for y'all & #coronavirus. I am prayerfully traveling the USA 🇺🇸 until we #KillTheVirus 🔪 !  #repentAndBeBaptized ❤ ✝ 🙏#AmeriPrayer2020 

"Ennio Morricone: Oscar-winning Italian film composer dies aged 91 - "

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-53305397 

"Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus – ..

"Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus – For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network said Monday that the 93rd Academy Awards will now be held April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned because of the pandemic's effects on the movie industry."

https://www.dailybreeze.com/2020/06/15/academy-delays-2021-oscars-ceremony-because-of-coronavirus/amp/#click=https://t.co/V6RBTtrZ6r 

1) To the GREATER SF Bay Area. I am a prayer warrior & passed thru & PRAYED 1000 PRAYERS for y'all & #coronavirus.

1) To the GREATER SF Bay Area. I am a prayer warrior & passed thru & PRAYED 1000 PRAYERS for y'all & #coronavirus. I am prayerfully traveling the USA 🇺🇸 until we #KillTheVirus 🔪 ! #repentAndBeBaptized ❤ ✝ 🙏#AmeriPrayer2020  

"New Oscar Rules: Films That Didn’t Play in Theaters to Be Considered – "

https://variety.com/2020/film/awards/new-oscar-rules-movies-not-in-theaters-1234591702/