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Oscars statuettes. (Courtesy Flickr)

Opening Up the Oscars: ‘Mank’ Unpacks the Politics Behind the Making of ‘Citizen Kane’

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor April 16, 2021

  With 10 Academy Award nominations, “Mank” is hardly an unsung favorite this Oscar season. There is, however, something very subtle about the way director David Fincher tells this story, balancing...

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2021 Oscars Shortlist Categories Announced

By Luke Jackson February 23, 2021

  Before the complete list of nominees for the 93rd Oscars is released on March 15, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released a shortlist of potential nominees in nine different...

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Black History Month and the Value of Representation in Film

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor February 16, 2021

  Since 1976, February has been the designated month to recognize Black history. This month was designed as a way to celebrate the achievements of Black people and their contributions to U.S. history....

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2021 Oscars Postponed to April

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor June 27, 2020

  The date for the 93rd Oscars ceremony has been pushed back to April 25, 2021, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This latest announcement comes almost two months after the Academy of Motion...

The Academy makes changes to eligibility rules in light of coronavirus (Courtesy LibreShot)

Life After COVID-19: Streaming Films Now Eligible for Oscars 2021

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor May 15, 2020

  As the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted several industries and daily routines, the Oscars look to cope with the closures of movie theaters by permitting streaming films to be eligible to win awards. Prior...

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January Arts Desk Favorites

  Palak Jayswal The new year equates to trying new things, right? For me, the first new thing happens to be one of my favorites from this past month. "The Miniature Wife and Other Stories" by Manuel...

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Another Year for Women Going Unacknowledged Across Awards Shows

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor February 8, 2020

  Media awards shows are often criticized, whether it be for a lack of racial diversity as #OscarsSoWhite trends for the fourth year in a row, for the toxic celebration of actors who risk their...

A Star is Born received eight Academy Award nominations. courtesy Flickr.

Opening Up the Oscars: ‘A Star is Born’ Brings the Classic Romance to a New Generation

By Marshall Falkner February 23, 2019

  Warning: This review contains spoilers for "A Star is Born."  "A Star is Born," directed by Bradley Cooper, has been nominated for a number of Oscars, including Best Picture, Lead Actor...

Opening Up the Oscars: BlacKkKlansman, Spike Lee Could Make History With Best Director Win

Opening Up the Oscars: ‘BlacKkKlansman,’ Spike Lee Could Make History With Best Director Win

By Alaikia Marielle February 23, 2019

  “BlacKkKlansman” is the sobering dark comedy from renowned director Spike Lee, who is known for his commentary on race relations in America. "BlacKkKlansman" picked up six Oscar nominations,...

Roma is nominated for 10 Academy Awards. Courtesy Flickr.

Opening up the Oscars: With ‘Roma,’ Netflix Enters the Best Picture Race

By Madge Slack February 13, 2019

  The first-ever Netflix original movie to be nominated for best picture, “Roma,” has been hailed a triumph by critics and viewers alike. Written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón, who won Academy...