“Pictures are for entertainment — messages should be delivered by Western Union.” The line has been variously attributed to half a dozen old-school Hollywood producers, from Samuel Goldwyn to Frank Capra, but the sentiment captures how classic studio types endeavored to separate political statements from popular cinema.
Dear White People creator not surprised by lack of Oscar nominations diversity
24.01.2020 - 10:46 / breakingnews.ie
The creator of Netflix comedy Dear White People has said he is not surprised by a lack of diversity in recent Oscar nominations.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which oversees Hollywood’s most prestigious awards ceremony, attracted significant criticism after 19 of the 20 acting nominees were white.
Only Britain’s Cynthia Erivo – nominated for best actress for biopic Harriet – stopped a potential repeat of 2016’s #OscarsSoWhite controversy.
Justin Simien, creator of Dear White
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eonline.com
04.02.2020 / 15:36
A Look at the Real People Who Inspired These Oscar-Nominated Films
Judy Garland. Fred Rodgers. Jimmy Hoffa. Pope Francis.
variety.com
04.02.2020 / 00:16
Why Oscar-Nominated Animated Short ‘Daughter’ is Truly Personal to Director Daria Kashcheev
Director Daria Kashcheev’s Oscar-nominated animated short “Daughter” examines the relationship between a daughter and her father. It’s a story that forced Kascheev to look at her own relationship with her parents while she was writing the story.
deadline.com
03.02.2020 / 20:46
Oscar-Nominated ‘Honeyland’ Directors On Film’s Universal Themes And “Goddess-Like” Heroine
By Matthew Carey
torontosun.com
31.01.2020 / 21:51
Oscar nom Cynthia Erivo wants 'sexual' roles
Oscar-nominee Cynthia Erivo wants to explore her sexuality on screen as she feels Hollywood is failing to show black women’s sensuality.
deadline.com
31.01.2020 / 20:11
Oscar-Nominated ‘In The Absence’ Takes Haunting Look At Sewol Ferry Disaster
By Matthew Carey
variety.com
29.01.2020 / 19:26
A Closer Look at the Oscar-Nominated Documentary Shorts
These five Oscar-nominated documentary short films have made it to the summit of the nonfiction craft. Topics are international in scope: immigration, refugees, the personal cost of political activism, government malfeasance and girls in war-torn Kabul skateboarding for kicks.
pinkvilla.com
27.01.2020 / 10:36
Rapper Tyler, the Creator reflects on first Grammys win: Feels like rap nomination was a backhanded compliment
There were tons of first at Grammys 2020 which took place in the Staples Centre. While some made history, others charmed us with their performances. Rapper Tyler, the Creator won his first Grammy and shook the Internet with his performance. An excited Tyler got his emotional mum up on stage and thanked her for raising him. The rapper also reflected on his win while addressing the media.
pinkvilla.com
19.01.2020 / 13:41
Hollywood Newsmakers of the Week: BTS' new single, Meghan & Harry lose HRH titles, Oscar nominations
It is Sunday and it means it is time for Hollywood Newsmakers of the Week. Every weekend, we look back at the week it was in the world of Hollywood. Trailers released, movie announcements made, music video dropped and the scandals that made the headlines. This week was filled with almost everything. The Critics Choice Awards 2020 were announced, celebrating the best of performances from 2019. Meanwhile, Jennifer Aniston joined Courtney Cox and Lisa Kudrow for a quick mini-Friends reunion.
breakingnews.ie
16.01.2020 / 17:36
Jamie Foxx: We appreciate that people feel for us after Oscar snub
Jamie Foxx has said he appreciates that “people feel for us” after he was snubbed for an Oscar and only one black performer was nominated.
hollywoodreporter.com
16.01.2020 / 00:36
Cynthia Erivo, Issa Rae Address Oscar Nominations' Lack of Diversity
Cynthia Erivo and Issa Rae are addressing this year's very white, very male Oscar nominations.Appearing viasatellite from Tokyo at the Television Critics Association press tour to promote HBO's new Stephen King adaptationThe Outsider, new Oscar nominee Erivo was asked about Monday's nominations and King's controversial Tuesday tweets about them in which he shared his take on the lack of inclusiveness. "I would never consider diversity in matters of art.
variety.com
15.01.2020 / 03:51
Viola Davis & Allison Janney React to Lack of Diversity in 2020 Oscar Nominations
Monday morning’s Oscar nominations rebooted the #OscarsSoWhite conversation, reigniting discussion about representation after women were shut out of the directing category and only one person of color — Cynthia Erivo — was nominated in the acting categories.
billboard.com
15.01.2020 / 01:06
Cynthia Erivo Responds to 2020 Oscar Nominations' Lack of Diversity
Cynthia Erivo was 30,000 feet above the Pacific when she found out that she was nominated for two Academy Awards on Monday (Jan. 13), but she may as well have been on the moon."I’m literally in my seat going, 'I can’t say anything! I can’t scream, I can’t jump up and down, I can’t do anything, but I know this is happening!'" she tells Billboard hours after receiving the news of her nominations.
hollywoodreporter.com
13.01.2020 / 21:11
Cynthia Erivo's Oscar Nominations Could Lead to EGOT Win
Cynthia Erivo is one step closer to becoming an EGOT winner.The actress and singer is nominated for best actress for her portrayal as Harriet Tubman in Harriet and best original song for co-writing and performing the film's number "Stand Up," at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards.If Erivo wins one of the categories, she would become the 16thperson to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.