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The 89th Academy Awards: Another year of gains and snubs

Eric Anderson, A&E Editor • January 26, 2017

The official nominations for the 89th Academy Awards ceremony were announced on Tuesday, Jan. 24, and, much in the vein of past ceremonies, featured some welcome improvements from years past while also...

Academy Awards display Hollywood patriarchy

Hillary Smith • February 26, 2015

When an industry like film remains incredibly white and male-dominated and when there have always been fewer women and minorities nominated for the Oscars, Ava DuVernayâ€™s snub becomes not simply an unfortunate case in an equal, year-to-year competition, but part of a larger, systemic inequality trend.

Back to School, Back to Movies: Fall Movie Preview

Nathan Fisher • September 11, 2014

Whether you are stressing out over papers or exams, worrying about life after college, or maybe you just need to get away from campus, here is my crash course list of the big fall movies that have potential to be a worthy substitute to alcohol and parties.

Fierce Competition Predicted for Oscars

Nathan Fisher • February 27, 2014

This year's competition was fierce, and it showcased a plethora of standout movies. Well, I guess there has to be a winner, so here are some of my picks for this yearâ€™s most sought-after Oscar winners.

Is the (lack of) early Oscar buzz worrisome?

Becquer Medak-Seguin • December 3, 2009

So far, the Hollywood Oscar loonies have kept their mouths shut. By the Academy's standard, few, if any, films released this year have been Oscar-worthy. The Academy's standard (at least for Best Picture)...

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