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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Black Panther is nominated for 7 Academy Awards. courtesy Flickr.

Opening Up the Oscars: “Black Panther” is a Leap Forward for Superhero Movies and Media Representation

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor February 9, 2019

  It’s been a tremendous year of representation in film for people of color. The nominees for the Best Picture category at this year's Oscars awards reflect this diversity. Among these nominees...

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Opening Up the Oscars: Spidey-Senses Predict that ‘Spider-Verse’ Will Take the Gold

By Alison Myers, Arts Writer February 8, 2019

  If you’re anything like me, then the idea of seeing "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" only began to have some appeal after learning that John Mulaney played a part as "Peter Porker." Of all...

The 2019 Oscar Awards Nominees were announced on January 22, 2019. courtesy Flickr.

Opening Up the Oscars: Nominations Snubs and Surprises

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor January 24, 2019

  The 2019 Oscar Nominations were announced by hosts Kumail Nanijiani and Tracee Ellis Ross on Tuesday morning at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. While the range of films nominated may...

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

Opening Up the Oscars: Nomination Predictions

By Josh Petersen January 15, 2019

  Even though the ceremony is not until Feb. 24, Oscars season arrived months ago. Races for the most prestigious categories have already had plenty of ups and downs, as some expected favorites...

2015 Oscar’s surprise and delight – Birdman steals the show

By Katherine Ellis February 23, 2015

The 87th annual Oscar's captivated audiences around the globe this evening. However, with the usual glitz and glamour that accompanies award season, also comes awkward jokes, sympathetic laughs and poorly...