The Oscars
Walk, Run, Cha-Cha – Oscar Nominated Documentary Short Review
Nominated for the Documentary Short Oscar in 2020, ‘Walk, Run, Cha-Cha’ from director Laura Nix is more than just a dance movie. Joseph Wade reviews…
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From ‘Foreign Language’ To ‘International Feature’: Why A Change In Name Isn’t Enough
The Oscars have renamed their ‘Best Foreign Language Film’ category ‘Best International Feature Film’ in the name of inclusivity – but, as Sophie Butcher discusses, this alone is not enough to improve recognition for world cinema.
Read MoreIn the Absence – Oscar Nominated Documentary Short Review
In 2014, 250 school children drowned to death when their ferry sank off the coast of South Korea. 2020’s Oscar nominated documentary short ‘In the Absence’ explores the ethical quagmire that led to this disaster. Joseph Wade reviews.
Read MoreHair Love – Oscar Nominated Animated Short Review
From Sony Pictures Animation, the Oscar nominee about a little girl with big hair, ‘Hair Love’, from writer-director Matthew A. Cherry and starring Issa Rae, reviewed.
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Could ‘Frozen II’ Win Best Original Song? – Oscars 2020
“in the final “Into the unknown” in the chorus, [Elsa] goes so far past the safe notes, way into the enchanted forest. Here the chorus acts as a microcosm for the whole narrative.” – Sophie Cook on why “Into the Uknown” should win Best Original Song at the 2020 Oscars.
Read MoreIn Defence of The Academy – A Sarcastic Address of the Controversy Surrounding The Oscars
For close to a century, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been a pillar of open-mindedness and has set benchmarks for inclusion. This article celebrates their otherworldly knowledge and passion that totally isn’t bought or the source of controversy.
Read More1917 Is Not Nationalistic
Is ‘1917’ inherently nationalistic? The multi-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globes winner has come under fire from certain sections of the press, but Jacob Davis disagrees with the consensus. Full feature/essay here.
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