I'll give the Oscars this: For all of the storied awards ceremony's traditionalism, it's not afraid to change things up. In the wake of 2015's #OscarsSoWhite controversy, the Academy expanded its voting body to make it more diverse and global. Last year, the Academy finally responded to streaming's attack on the theater business by instituting new theatrical requirements for all Best Picture nominees, which go into effect this year. These changes have undoubtedly had an impact. Over the past decade, there have been more international Best Picture contenders and non-white acting nominees (more than zero, but still). And yet this year is a good reminder that the Oscars will forever be the Oscars—staid, showy, and frequently questionable. |
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