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

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. Table 1: The Inaugural Academy Awards (1st Ceremony, May 16, 1929) 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 separate films (7th Heaven, Street Angel, Sunrise). 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 structural definition of film excellence also broadened during this time. The Best Foreign Language Film award (now Best International Feature Film) was introduced initially as a special, non-competitive award at the 20th Academy Awards before being formalized as a competitive category at the 29th ceremony. 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. This monumental achievement made her the first Black actor to win an Academy Award. However, the celebration was severely tempered by the pervasive segregation of the era. McDaniel was forced to sit at a separate table, away from her co-stars, on the far side of the venue. This incident reveals a profound institutional hypocrisy: the Academy publicly celebrated McDaniel's individual artistic merit while simultaneously enforcing the rules of systemic racial segregation. The celebration of diversity was thus contingent on the recipient accepting a marginalized status within the venue. The legacy of this racism extended beyond the ceremony itself. Supporting actors at that time received plaques instead of statuettes, and McDaniel’s plaque was later lost after she willed it to Howard University upon her death in 1952. The Academy acknowledged this loss and history by replacing the award in 2023. This historical sequence forms the crucial context for all future critiques of Academy diversity and representation. III. The Age of Activism and Unscripted Chaos (1973–2014) Beginning in the 1970s, the Oscars transformed from a mere celebratory event into an explicit political battleground. This shift, coupled with technological changes, introduced an era of intense activism, unscripted chaos, and, eventually, systemic commercial decline. The Political Stage: The Brando/Littlefeather Incident (1973) The most seminal political protest to occur on the Oscar stage involved Marlon Brando, who was nominated for Best Actor for his performance in The Godfather. Brando, who was the heavy favorite to win, boycotted the 45th Academy Awards ceremony in March 1973 to protest Hollywood’s pervasive, negative stereotyping and poor treatment of Native Americans, coinciding with the American Indian Movement’s siege at Wounded Knee. Instead of accepting the award, Brando sent Sacheen Littlefeather, an Apache and Yaqui actress and activist, to speak on his behalf. Appearing in traditional dress, Littlefeather refused the statuette and explained that the reason for Brando's action was "the treatment of American Indians today by the film industry". Her address was met with a mixture of cheers and loud boos from the assembled audience. This act fundamentally changed the nature of the acceptance speech. Brando’s refusal demonstrated that the status and cultural prestige of the Oscar could be weaponized as leverage against the establishment. Littlefeather’s address established the ceremony as a high-stakes, globally televised platform (reaching an audience of potentially one billion people ) for sociopolitical dissent, dramatically contrasting with the forced silence imposed on Hattie McDaniel decades prior. The Academy later offered an apology to Littlefeather for her treatment during the event. Expanding Politics and Ceremony Structure Following the Brando protest, the Oscar stage became a recurring venue for political expression. Notable examples include Vanessa Redgrave addressing Middle East politics in 1978 and later figures like Michael Moore attacking President George W. Bush and the Iraq War in 2003, Sean Penn appealing for same-sex marriage rights in 2005, and Patricia Arquette calling for wage equality in 2015. In an effort to diversify the ceremony's focus and perhaps attract higher viewership by including films with mass appeal, the Academy expanded the Best Picture category in 2009. The field shifted from a rigid five nominees to a potential maximum of 10. This policy response was a calculated attempt to make the awards more relevant to mainstream filmgoers whose favored blockbusters might otherwise be excluded by the preferential ballot system. Unscripted Moments and Commercial Decline The growth of the live broadcast also led to a series of infamous, chaotic, and unscripted moments that have become indelible parts of Oscar lore. These include the streaker who ran across the stage in 1974, prompting a quick-witted response from host David Niven ; Jack Palance accepting his award with one-armed push-ups ; and the viral embarrassment when John Travolta misnamed singer Idina Menzel as "Adele Dazeem". However, this period also coincided with a structural crisis of commercial relevance. Beginning in the 2010s, the Academy Awards experienced a precipitous drop in viewership. Ratings nearly halved from 43 million viewers in 2014 to 23 million in 2020, bottoming out at a historic low of 10.4 million in 2021. This decline is systemic, attributed to the fragmentation of media (the exploding cable universe) and the massive shift in movie consumption from traditional theaters to at-home streaming platforms. These figures confirm that the Academy's institutional efforts to control the telecast and chase viewership occurred against a backdrop of fundamental, irreversible changes in media consumption, rendering many of its adjustments ineffective in reversing the overall trend. IV. The Reckoning: The Academy’s Diversity Crisis and Structural Reform (2015–Present) The 2010s ushered in a severe crisis of legitimacy for the Academy, centered on its failure to reflect the racial and gender diversity of the industry it purported to celebrate. The institutional response involved unprecedented structural reform targeting membership composition and eligibility rules. Crisis Point: #OscarsSoWhite Beginning in 2015, sustained social media and journalistic criticism, consolidated under the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite, highlighted the glaring lack of non-white nominees, particularly in the acting categories. Critics emphasized the historical disparity, noting that the overwhelming majority of nominations (89%) historically went to white people, and women received only 28.9% of all nominations. The public outcry forced the Academy to address the issue not merely as an issue of artistic taste, but as a crisis of institutional exclusion. Governance Overhaul: Doubling Diversity and Restricting Voting In a landmark, unanimous vote in 2016, the Board of Governors enacted a "sweeping series of substantive changes" designed to make the membership and governing bodies "significantly more diverse". The explicit and publicized goal was to double the number of women and diverse members of the Academy by 2020. The most impactful change was the restriction of automatic lifetime voting rights. Under the new rules, a new member’s voting status lasts 10 years and is only renewed if the member remains active in motion pictures during that decade. Lifetime voting rights are now only secured after three ten-year terms or after a member has been nominated for or won an Oscar. Furthermore, these standards were applied retroactively to current members, moving those who had not been active in the previous 10 years to "emeritus" status, where they retain membership privileges but lose voting rights. This measure was a strategic move to neutralize institutional inertia. By prioritizing an active and diverse voting body over pure seniority, the Academy surgically removed the influence of older, often less diverse, inactive members who were seen as perpetuating traditional voting patterns. Since the Academy cannot dictate which films are made, it chose to regulate the artistic judges themselves by enforcing metrics of activity and time, thereby forcing structural change through membership turnover. The Policy Response: Representation and Inclusion Standards The push for diversity culminated in the introduction of mandatory Representation and Inclusion Standards for a film to be eligible for the Best Picture award, effective for the 96th Oscars (2024). To qualify for the top prize, a film must meet two out of four standards (A, B, C, or D). These standards represent a fundamental redefinition of merit at the Oscars, applying metrics not just to the film's artistic quality, but to the processes by which it was created and marketed. Standard A, focusing on On-Screen Representation, requires specific quotas: either at least one lead or significant supporting actor must be from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group, or at least 30% of all secondary actors must be from at least two underrepresented groups (which include women, LGBTQ+, or disabled persons). Alternatively, the main narrative must be centered on an underrepresented group. Standard B addresses Creative Leadership and the Project Team, requiring diversity in key creative roles, such as two leadership positions filled by people from underrepresented groups, or ensuring 30% of the overall crew comes from at least two underrepresented groups (including women, racial/ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, or people with disabilities). The imposition of these standards reflects the Academy’s transition from a purely honorary body to a de facto regulatory organization for industry diversity. Because subjective nominations repeatedly failed to achieve meaningful diversity, AMPAS implemented objective, measurable metrics targeting the entire production pipeline. This signaled that structural change required mandatory industrial compliance, not simply goodwill. Table 2: Summary of AMPAS Best Picture Representation and Inclusion Standards (Effective 96th Oscars) Standard Category Focus Area Key Requirement to Meet (Select 2 of 4 Standards) Standard A On-Screen Representation, Themes, and Narratives At least one lead/significant supporting actor from an underrepresented racial/ethnic group OR 30% of secondary roles from two underrepresented groups OR main narrative centered on an underrepresented group. Standard B Creative Leadership and Project Team Minimum two creative leadership roles filled by people from underrepresented groups (e.g., women, LGBTQ+, disabled) OR significant crew representation (30% from two groups). Standard C Industry Access and Opportunities Stipulated paid apprenticeship and internship opportunities for underrepresented groups in key departments. Standard D Audience Development Representation in marketing, publicity, and distribution teams, reflecting diverse experiences. V. Contemporary Contention and the Future of Meritocracy The modern Academy Awards operate under intense pressure, navigating historic viewership lows, institutional self-correction, and sharp ideological divisions regarding the nature of merit in art. Institutional Strain and High-Profile Blunders Recent ceremonies have been marred by high-profile, unscripted incidents that underscore the intense strain and institutional fragility surrounding the event. In 2017, the most significant blunder in modern history occurred when the wrong envelope was given to presenters Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty, leading them to announce La La Land as the winner of Best Picture instead of the actual winner, Moonlight. This envelope mix-up required a chaotic, public correction on stage, severely damaging the credibility of the awards process. In 2022, the event was again disrupted by the "slap heard around the world," when Will Smith assaulted host Chris Rock on stage. This unprecedented moment of spontaneous violence dominated global headlines, confirming that despite significant efforts to professionalize and control the live broadcast, the Academy cannot shield itself from internal or external failures. The chaos itself became the primary subject of the ceremony, eclipsing the celebration of filmmaking and exacerbating the crisis of institutional control against a backdrop of historic low viewership. Table 3: Landmark Controversies and Activism at the Academy Awards Year Event/Controversy Significance 1940 Hattie McDaniel Win and Segregation First Black winner; forced to sit at a separate table due to Jim Crow laws, illustrating Hollywood's institutional racism. 1973 Marlon Brando/Sacheen Littlefeather Protest Brando refused Best Actor for The Godfather, sending an activist to protest Hollywood's treatment of Native Americans, marking a major political intervention. 2017 Moonlight/La La Land Best Picture Mix-Up Presenters received the wrong envelope, resulting in an embarrassing, two-minute on-air correction of the Best Picture winner, questioning PwC’s reliability. 2022 The Will Smith/Chris Rock Slap An unprecedented act of spontaneous violence on the stage during the live broadcast, dominating global headlines and raising questions about the ceremony's control. The Ideological Battle Over Merit The implementation of the Representation and Inclusion Standards has ignited a sharp ideological debate, primarily between conservative commentators and the progressive mandate of the Academy. Conservative figures, such as Elon Musk, have publicly criticized the diversity rules, contending that awards should be based purely on artistic "merit" and that the inclusion standards are "messed up" for prioritizing representation over quality. This critique often frames diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies as detrimental to "colorblind equality". However, this argument displays a historical blindness regarding the Academy’s past. The Oscars have always been entangled with identity politics, stemming from its origin as a tool for industrial control and its long history of race and gender conflicts. The institutional structure has historically produced severe disparities, meaning that the new standards were introduced not to invent new disparities, but to aggressively correct existing ones, demonstrating an effort to improve inclusion in the industry. Conversely, progressive critics argue that even with structural changes to membership and eligibility, voter bias persists. Snubs, such as the repeated omission of critically acclaimed female directors (e.g., Greta Gerwig for Little Women in 2019, Sarah Polley for Women Talking in 2023 for Best Director) and the lack of top-category nominations for acclaimed diverse films like The Woman King, suggest that the changes have not eradicated the tendency of voters to favor traditional norms. This persistent failure confirms that while mandatory rules regarding the production pipeline are necessary, they are not sufficient to overcome the subjective nature of voter taste and unconscious bias. The Art-Commerce Dilemma The crisis of relevance has forced the Academy to constantly seek a balance between prestigious artistic merit and mass commercial appeal. This tension was starkly illustrated in 2018 when the Academy announced, and then rapidly shelved, a proposed category for "Outstanding Achievement in Popular Film". The move was intended to recognize critically and commercially successful films, such as Black Panther or Crazy Rich Asians, that often fail to compete in the main Best Picture race. The proposal was withdrawn following widespread backlash from critics and industry insiders who viewed it as a desperate attempt to boost ratings and a step toward lowering the overall artistic prestige of the awards. The failure of this popular film Oscar confirmed that the Academy’s value is intrinsically derived from its perceived artistic exclusivity, even if that exclusivity contributes to its shrinking viewership and relevance crisis. Conclusion The history of the Academy Awards is a complex narrative of artistic recognition inextricably linked to political maneuvering, labor relations, and cultural negotiation. Starting as a tool for Louis B. Mayer’s industrial control, the Oscars quickly became the most significant arbiter of cinematic excellence globally. The introduction of political activism, beginning forcefully with Sacheen Littlefeather in 1973, permanently transformed the ceremony into a platform for global social dialogue. Today, the Academy is defined by its sweeping reforms in response to the #OscarsSoWhite era, particularly the mandatory Inclusion Standards that apply structural requirements to filmmaking itself. The ongoing debate over these standards highlights that the conflict between "merit" and "representation" is not new, but rather the latest iteration of the core tension between art, commerce, and identity that has defined AMPAS since its founding. 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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..."

https://share.newsbreak.com/fyocn8t5 

"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.

---

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

https://share.newsbreak.com/b3n0i2ej 

"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/ 

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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 👶