The article reflects on the political climate surrounding major Oscar ceremonies, particularly the 97th Academy Awards, drawing parallels with the past. It recalls Michael Moore's poignant protest during the 2003 Oscars regarding the Iraq War and the Bush administration. Fast forward two decades, the recent awards felt detached from current political strife, highlighting a sense of resignation in the face of ongoing governmental issues, including the Trump administration's controversial actions. The piece suggests that the urgency of advocacy has diminished in contemporary cinematic culture, favoring entertainment over activism.
“Politically speaking, this year's 97th Academy Awards felt more like that ceremony 20 years ago: we lost; let's forget about it.”
“He decried then president George W Bush as fictitious… and excoriated the Bush administration for sending the United States to war with Iraq for fictitious reasons.”
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