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94th Academy Awards: Recapping the glory, glam and awkwardness

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By Olivia Valkner, Staff Writer The 94th Academy Awards returned in their star-studded glory last night, umbrellaed by a theme of “movie lovers unite,” and hosted by Regina Hall, Amy Shumer and Wanda Sykes. For the third time in Oscar history, Netflix led the nomination count, earning 27 nominations from 5 movies and documentaries. It also took home the gold in CODA, which was named Best Picture of the year. Another Netflix original, The Power of the Dog starring Benedict Cumberbatch, went into the night with a staggering 12 nominations. While it did not win the big-ticket prize, director Jane Campion … Continue reading 94th Academy Awards: Recapping the glory, glam and awkwardness

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Opinion: Oscars should look beyond the obvious

By: Paul Morrison ~Guest Writer~ Last year the Academy Award for Best Picture went to Spotlight, a somewhat surprising turn of events. Tom McCarthy’s drama showcasing The Boston Globe’s investigation into the sex scandal happening within the Catholic Church was not an unworthy film. Far from it. The surprising aspect was its competition and the typical direction these things go. Mad Max: Fury Road seemed pretty promising for its 10 Oscar nominations, The Revenant for Alejandro Inarritu’s momentum. I believe Spotlight won because of its nuanced story-telling and thoughtful handle on tough material. It essentially “remade” why The Boston Globe’s … Continue reading Opinion: Oscars should look beyond the obvious