It’s that time of year again. It’s Oscar season. Since we were in class when this year’s nominees were being announced, you can check out the full show below:
To summarize, here are the nominees:
The nominee list has sparked much debate and criticism. Consider: are there actors who you might add to this list?
The criticism has also led some to argue that this is “just an awards show.” Is it? Why are we discussing the Oscars? Thinking about yesterday’s introductory discussion of celebrity, image, and visual culture, what do the Oscars mean?