disagree with Thierry. all of the Academy rules seem arbitrary, but they kind of make sense.
I can see wanting to limit International Feature Film nominees to foreign language cinema
and agree that Best Picture and Best Director nominees should be open to all films from every language and culture
― Dan S, Sunday, 9 April 2023 01:53 (one year ago) link
Honestly, if there aren't at least 12 foreign language performances up for the acting awards, I call foul
― fair but so uncool beliefs here (Eric H.), Sunday, 9 April 2023 16:27 (one year ago) link
(In any given year, that is)
― fair but so uncool beliefs here (Eric H.), Sunday, 9 April 2023 16:28 (one year ago) link
How can a non-American film win the Oscar for best film since it’s a ceremony in honor of American cinema?
I think I see a flaw in this argument
― jmm, Sunday, 9 April 2023 16:38 (one year ago) link
https://variety.com/2023/film/awards/angela-bassett-mel-brooks-governors-awards-honorary-oscars-1235654578/
Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks and Carol Littleton will receive honorary Oscars at this year’s Governors Awards, announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In addition, the Sundance Institute’s Michelle Satter will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Awards. The four statuettes will be presented at the 14th annual ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles.
― fair but so uncool beliefs here (Eric H.), Monday, 26 June 2023 19:21 (ten months ago) link