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The New Yorker
2 months ago
Wine

From House Arrest to the Oscars Circuit

International recognition through Oscar nomination resulted in Ugandan politician Bobi Wine being allowed to travel, showcasing government's dilemma.
Bobi Wine highlighted the struggle in Uganda at the Oscar events, using the platform for raising awareness. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Called Out "The Color Purple" Remake For Its Erasure Of Black Queer Romance

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is a hard-working actor who has delivered stunning performances in critically acclaimed projects.
Her portrayal in King Richard earned her first Oscar nomination in 2022. [ more ]
Kqed
3 months ago
Independent films

A Fremont Filmmaker Is Heading to the Oscars - With His Grandmothers

Sean Wang's documentary featuring his grandmothers is nominated for an Oscar
The film was inspired by the rise in Asian and Asian-American hate crimes during the pandemic [ more ]
BuzzFeed
3 months ago
LGBT

We Need To Talk About How Rarely The Oscars Nominate LGBTQ People For Playing LGBTQ Roles

Colman Domingo is the second openly gay actor to be nominated for an Oscar for portraying a gay character.
Colman is overwhelmed and glad that more people will know about Bayard Rustin through his nomination. [ more ]
www.france24.com
3 months ago
France news

Perspective - Journalist Mstyslav Chernov on 'bittersweet' Oscar nod for '20 days in Mariupol'

Mstyslav Chernov, a Ukrainian war correspondent, has been nominated for an Oscar for his documentary '20 days in Mariupol'
Chernov spoke about the significance of this nomination and the dangers faced by journalists in their work [ more ]
HuffPost
3 months ago
Film

The Snubs And Surprises Of The 2024 Oscar Nominations

America Ferrera's performance in 'Barbie' has received major recognition with her Oscar nomination. Her promotion of the film and her powerful monologue played a role in the nomination.
The nomination for America Ferrera is a positive step towards recognizing talent beyond the white Hollywood mainstream. [ more ]
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