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The 95th annual Oscars will be airing on March 12. (Photo courtesy of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences)

Opinion: Five phenomenal films snubbed by the Oscars

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

The movie catch-up season is coming to an end as we inch closer to the end of the awards season. The Oscars are nearly here, and the race to watch the nominees for Best Picture is underway. However, if...

Skip it or stream it: The 2022 Oscars edition

Skip it or stream it: The 2022 Oscars edition

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer March 30, 2022

Another Oscars ceremony has come and gone along with the usual drama and shenanigans that tend to pop up every year. Out of the films recognized, nominated or even awarded, there were some great choices...

Five fantastic films snubbed by the Oscars

Five fantastic films snubbed by the Oscars

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer March 15, 2022

The 94th Oscars are fast approaching, and a lot of great films are receiving well-deserved recognition. However, as with every Oscar season, many outstanding films are not recognized. Before the Oscars...

2018 Oscar nominations: who will win, who should win?

Gabi Wy, Editor in Chief February 20, 2018

Creative Commons This year, there are pressures on The Oscars---the #MeToo movement demands men not be excused for ignoring consent, and #OscarsSoWhite continues as race relations are at the forefront...

'La La Land' deserves the hype

‘La La Land’ deserves the hype

Gabi Wy, Features Editor February 1, 2017

As far-fetched the idea of singing to express our feelings is for the general public, the musical “La La Land” feels real. The widely acclaimed movie featuring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone has been...

MacFarlane ‘only doing what was expected’

Jake Tapley February 27, 2013

As a lover of the arts, I didn’t hesitate to watch the Oscars on Sunday. And after reading some unfavorable reviews about it, I think people need to stop and think about it logically. The award show...

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