BY MEGHAN BAEHL, STAFF WRITER I was severely underwhelmed with the attire sported by the A-Listers the past two Sundays at the Oscars and the Grammys, respectively. So let me break it down for you into the goods, the especially bad and the select few in between. First up on the chopping block is the…
Tom Cottingham Features Editor The hit musical La La Land seemed to have everything Hollywood desires: great acting, great singing and great production. It was on track to win the “Best Picture” award, and it did, until the biggest fail in Oscars’ history happened in front of millions of viewers. As the…
This is the second year in a row that all 20 actors who were nominated for lead and supporting roles have been white. People of all races were upset at the evidence of racial discrimination and lack of opportunities available to actors of color. Many took to Twitter using hashtag #OscarsSoWhite to share their dissatisfaction.…
Recently there has been some fuss over in Hollywood about the diversity, or lack thereof, in the Academy Awards. This is the second year in a row that all 20 actors and actresses who were nominated for lead and supporting roles have been white. This has sparked great controversy within the black community, causing trends…
Grab a bag of popcorn, a pair of sweats and a comfy seat, because the 87th Academy Awards, better known as The Oscars, are live this Sunday. The annual award show recognizes the best films from the previous year, and the winners receive the “Oscar statuette.” The show will begin at 8:30 p.m. on ABC.…
By Heather Monahan Copy Editor The time of year is officially here where many are in a frenzy to watch all Oscar-nominated films before the awards show airs. Though the show itself is still a little over a month away, the 86th Academy Awards (Oscars), nominees were announced late last week. “Gravity” and “American…
By Kellen Quigley Staff Writer As the last weekend of February quickly approaches, the 85th annual Academy Awards draw near. This year, Seth MacFarlane will host the ceremony, which will air live on ABC at 7 p.m. Sunday. Three-time Oscar winner Steven Spielberg’s Civil War-era epic “Lincoln” leads with 12 nominations, including Best Picture and…
By MacKenzie Linehan Staff Writer With the Oscars quickly approaching, moviegoers are anxiously waiting to find out which film will take home the highest cinematic honor. “Silver Linings Playbook” is one that stands out, and I believe that it has a great chance of winning the golden statue at this year’s Academy Awards. The 2012…