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Do you think that the Oscars were a bit too much with a war going on? Even Wil Smith did not go because he thought it was not a time for glamour. The host made fun of the entertainers, do you think they took it too far? You could see some of the shame on the faces of the actors and more especially the actresses. What are your thoughts?

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The entire thing is all hype beacuse at the end of te day it's a function where individuals get awarded for who came out top of the class ad may I add sometimes there is not much that the judges have to chose form.I saw a bit of that movie the hours, the only thing that was good was the prostetic nose that they gave to  what's her name. Vigina Wolfe would have been dissappointed at the adaption,they should just leave classics as they are in the books.!!! :

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Academy responds to Oscar diversity outcry, pledges to double female, minority membership

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Calls for more Oscar nominations diversity will not change the natural trajectory of white supremacy within Hollywood. Ref. Source 1c.

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They'd use a long hook, but it could tear a gown

The producers of Sunday's Oscars telecast may have found a way to shorten acceptance speeches, without music. Winners will have their thank-yous scrolling across the screen so they can blab more how their agents believed in them. Ref. Source 9w.

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The Academy announces diversity standards for Oscars eligibility and plans aimed at furthering inclusion initiatives after #OscarsSoWhite. The Oscars have long been criticized for a failure to represent diverse actors, directors and behind-the-camera artists in its winners and nominees, which has been called out using the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite. The latest changes come amid the conversation about racism sparked by the death of George Floyd. Ref. USAToday.

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It is about time. The few measures they put in place did not address the racial bias sufficiently.

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Oscars' best picture race to get a huge shake-up in 2024: Academy announces new diversity and inclusion standards. To score a best picture nomination at the Academy Awards, films will have to meet new standards which cover all aspects of how a film is made. The new rules from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences aim to increase representation in Hollywood, from actors to executives. Source 1c.