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Oscar Snubs: The Top 10 Actors Ignored By Oscars for Best Actor & Best Actress Academy Awards
Here are the 10 notable actors who have been through Oscar snubs despite performances that should have garnered Oscars for Best Actor and Best Actress.
If Oscars New Rules Had Existed 80 Years Ago, These Deserving Stars Would Have Won
Many cast and crew were denied their accolades due to rampant prejudice that existed on all levels of Hollywood, and Oscars new rules would have fixed that.
The Verified Complete List of Every Female Best Director Oscar Winner: Fact-Checked Series
Brace yourself for this list for many reasons and hopefully it will inspire you to take action right away to better the state of inclusivity.
Worst Oscar Snubs: The Academy Awards Failed By Ignoring These Great Movies and Actors
The worst Oscar Snubs – although the Academy is known for prestige, talent and paramount of recognition for artistic achievement in film, they get it wrong too.
What Is an Oscar Bait Film? How to Be Nominated for and Win an Academy Award
“Oscar bait” films, a term used to describe a few different kinds of films that all have one thing in common–their appeal to Oscar voters.
Why Stunt Performers Should Be Recognized by the Oscars with an Awards Category?
If we want to say that the Oscars truly reward the best of movies then they should include at least one Best Stunts category in future ceremonies.
The Few Times Humorists Have Scored Academy Gold: A Short List of Comedic Oscar-Winners
Comedic Oscar-Winners: The meager collection of comedic performances that have been recognized by the Academy – from Marisa Tomei to Brad Pitt.
Oscars and Sad Movies: What Happened to the Uplifting Awards Contenders?
While the Oscars and other awards shows have always appreciated heavier and more serious films, why do they have to be so depressing?
Let’s Give Film Choreographers the Credit They Deserve – An Oscar Category?
We make sure that editors, cinematographers, sound engineers, and other contributors to making films and television get credited, so why can’t we do the same for choreographers?
Biggest Oscar Mistakes: Looking Back at Some of the Worst Best Picture Snubs | New Ones at Oscars 2024?
Best Picture snubs, when the Oscar for Best Picture is given to the wrong movies, here are some of the biggest offenders, including ‘Green Book’ and ‘Crash’.
The Mandela Effect in Film: Did that Really Happen? From ‘Star Wars’, ‘Sex and the City’ to ‘Forrest Gump’ & More
What if certain famous scenes and events never happened? Even though mass number of people believed so – well that is the Mandela Effect.
Understanding the Star Wars Timeline
Star Wars Timeline -this article takes you through the history of Star Wars and how to understand the timeline of each series and episode.
TV
FIFA World Cup 2022 Final Game: Argentina Wins Against France With Leo Messi Crowned King
FIFA World Cup 2022 has finally reached its final game, pinning Argentina, home of Lionel Messi, against the 2018 winner, France.
WGA Writers Strike Pends in Hollywood: What Does It Mean for Films & TV and the Potential Effects
Unhappy members of the WGA announce their Contract Negotiating Committee while studios across America prepare for the effects of the potential writers strike.
David Letterman’s Newest Next Guest Amidst War: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy – After his official retirement several years ago, David letterman has remained active and inquisitive. This impulse has just led to one of his biggest interviews yet.
2022 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals – All the Details, News and Summary of all the Winners and Matches
FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals – The most-viewed international event has ended its first round of the knockout stage, bringing the bracket to its quarterfinals stage.
Latest Details | FIFA World Cup 2022 Round of 16 Begins! Here are the Qualifying Teams
The world’s biggest sporting event returned this year! Held in Qatar, the 2022 FIFA World Cup brings 32 countries to compete for the most prestigious football trophy.
Why JID Deserved a Grammy Nomination: The Atlanta Rapper Went Above and Beyond This Year and Deserves Recognition
JID is a rising star in the world of Hip hop. His newest LP ‘The Forever Story’, is one of the best rap records of the year, and it deserved a Grammy nomination.
The Game Awards 2022: A Look at the Six Nominees for Game of the Year 2022
The Game Awards’ nominees for Game of the Year 2022: Stray, A Plague Tale: Requiem, Horizon Forbidden West, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Elden Ring, & God of War Ragnarok.
A Tribute to ‘Malcolm in the Middle’: The Definitive Childhood Sitcom Of The 2000s
‘Malcolm in the Middle’ was a family sitcom that defined a generation. It was a raucous, hilariously insightful portrait of American adolescence in the 2000’s.
Jon Stewart’s and Trevor Noah’s Respective Retirements from ‘The Daily Show’
Trevor Noah just announced his retirement from ‘The Daily Show.’ How does it compare to Jon Stewart’s announcement, and what does it mean for the show at large?
BLACKPINK Nears the End of Their North American Tour | Here Is Why You Need Tickets
K-pop superstar girl group, BLACKPINK, just finished their back-to-back Chicago performances, proving they’ve rightfully earned their spot as the world’s biggest girl group.
Disney+ is Developing a New ‘Indiana Jones’ Series – Is This a Good Idea?
Along with an upcoming fifth ‘Indiana Jones’ film, Disney is developing a streaming series set in the world of the swashbuckling archaeologist, but should they?
‘House of The Dragon’ Is The Best Show of the Year
Now that the first season of ‘House of The Dragon’ has aired, it may be the best show of 2022 and perhaps one of the greatest first seasons of a TV series ever.
Culture
The Trajectory of Nike: Where is the Popular Athletic Company Heading?
Nike’s humble roots are the beginning of what will become a multi-billion dollar company with a massive influence on the way we think, interact, and play sports.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Final Game: Argentina Wins Against France With Leo Messi Crowned King
FIFA World Cup 2022 has finally reached its final game, pinning Argentina, home of Lionel Messi, against the 2018 winner, France.
WGA Writers Strike Pends in Hollywood: What Does It Mean for Films & TV and the Potential Effects
Unhappy members of the WGA announce their Contract Negotiating Committee while studios across America prepare for the effects of the potential writers strike.
Latest Details | FIFA World Cup 2022 Round of 16 Begins! Here are the Qualifying Teams
The world’s biggest sporting event returned this year! Held in Qatar, the 2022 FIFA World Cup brings 32 countries to compete for the most prestigious football trophy.
‘Rust’: Where Do We Draw the Line in Film Production Ethics; Should Fatal Incidents Shut Down Films?
‘Rust’ – A dive into the ethics pool in the film production industry. Accidents happen, but these things can always be avoided. Rest In Piece to Halyna Hutchins A.S.C.
Conspiracy in the Information Age: We are What We Watch; Biases Affect How People Digest Media
Conspiracy and disinformation through media in our current era is so easily accessible. How people get stuck in the loop of having “clarity” within internet culture.
‘Dopesick’ And Shows Like It Can Help Create Awareness Throughout Society When It Comes To Our Opioid Epidemic. Let’s Make More Of Them!
‘Dopesick’ from Hulu has already been shown to help people understand why we are at this very vital crossroads with opioids in our society.
Massive Film & TV Layoffs: Media Companies Begin Firings and Consolidation
Consolidation has begun for many major media companies, leaving the industry hesitant to create new and bold projects during a difficult time for the economy amidst layoffs.
Netflix Shares Drop Dramatically: What’s Going Wrong for the Streaming Giant?
In 2022, Netflix shares have dropped due to significant changes that have left it underperforming and quickly losing favor with the public.
Streaming Services Are Killing Movie Theaters
Streaming services are highly unlikely to give theaters more of a window of time where only they show the movies.
How Mattel Got Its Groove Back: The Toy Company Went From Near Failure to Making A Hugely Successful Comeback
After suffering crippling losses to their core business model, new leadership helped formulate a roadmap for success to not only keep the lights on, but help Mattel thrive.
Songwriters As Prophets: Songs About The End Times | From Prince to Phoebe Bridgers
Songwriters As Prophets – From Prince to Phoebe Bridgers, these artists capture all kinds of feelings about the end of the world.
Fashion
Film Festivals Like Venice, Cannes, Berlin & More: What Are They? Where Are They? And Why Do They Matter?
With a major film festival occurring in nearly every city now, where did these things come from and what do they tell us about the industry?
The Issue with The ‘Canceling” of Johnny Depp | The Amber Heard Trial – #metoo Includes #mentoo
The defamation case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is now ongoing, and has divided society over who and what to believe after new evidence has come to light.
The Evolution of JoJo Siwa: From Dance Moms to Nickelodeon to Beyond
In only eighteen years, JoJo Siwa has built a brand that has brought her career from Dance Moms to holding queer icon status, her career is only just beginning.
A Tribute to Michelle Yeoh: From Beauty Queen to Martial Arts Star
Both elegant and daring, Michelle Yeoh has become a star-studded icon for decades as she has transcended the boundaries of acting with her fighting and acting skills.
An Open Letter to Hollywood: Queer Representation Is a Lot More Complicated Than You Think
Queer Representation – Hollywood is on the right track, but it’s important to realize that queer identities are diverse and complex, each requiring attention.
The Debate Over Queer Representation in Media: The Horrifying ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill and the Impact of Media on Queer Communities
From refusing to portray accurate queer stories due to fear of losing profit, to abusing queer trauma for that very same profit and now ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill.
Our Healthy and Unhealthy Obsession with Celebrity Couples – Kim Kardashian & Kanye West
Why does celebrity romance get more attention than the celeb’s actual accomplishments? Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, etc.
The Reality of Latin Representation In Hollywood, It Is Not What It Seems
Latin representation In Hollywood, utterly inconsistent for years, but on the surface, Hollywood seems to face a moment of skyrocketing representation.
The 2022 NAACP Image Awards: Full List of Nominees, A History of the Ceremony, and How to Vote
As Rihanna says, let’s “pull up”, to the NAACP Image Awards this Black History month.
Social Media Influencers Vs Celebrities: Impact on Today’s Society
Influencers Vs Celebrities – We explore the impact the Internet’s biggest influencers are having on our everyday lives
Curves and Swerves for your Nerves: Are Black Female Bodies Being Celebrated or Fetishized?
Black female bodies – Black Women Have Seats at the Table, But is it for the Right Reasons?
The Fabulous Overlap of Fashion and Film: ‘House of Gucci’
With Lady Gaga at the head, fashion and film find their greatest overlap in, ‘House of Gucci’ – murder by Patrizia Reggiani and the Gucci family legacy.
Video
In Depth Scoop | Michael Douglas and Michelle Pfeiffer – ‘Ant Man and the Wasp” Quantumania’
‘Ant Man and the Wasp” Quantumania’ costars Michael Douglas and Michelle Pfeiffer talks about what to expect in upcoming film.
In Depth Scoop | Jonathan Majors – ‘Creed III’
‘Creed III’ actor Jonathan Majors sheds some light on the background of his on screen relationship with his costar and the dedication it takes to get into character.
In Depth Scoop | Mila Davis-Kent – ‘Creed III’
‘Creed III’ actor Mila Davis-Kent explains the importance of a family dynamic and inclusivity.
In Depth Scoop | Tessa Thompson – ‘Creed III’
‘Creed III’ actor Tessa Thompson dives deeper into her character development on and off of the big screen.
In Depth Scoop | Tessa Thompson – ‘Creed III’
‘Creed III’ actor Tessa Thompson talks in depth about unpacking the emotional and mental aspects of each character.
In Depth Scoop | Pedro Pascal – ‘The Mandalorian: Season 3’
‘The Mandalorian: Season 3’ actor Pedro Pascal talks in depth about the relationship and development between the characters.
Red Carpet Arrivals | ‘John Wick 4’
The stars of ‘John Wick Chapter 4’ arrive at the film’s premiere on the red carpet. Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane and more.
Rendezvous at the Premiere of John Wick 4 with Reactions From the Cast and Crew | Keanu Reeves
Interviews from the cast and crew of ‘John Wick Chapter 4’ at the red carpet premiere. Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane and more.
Rina Sawayama spills secrets of ‘John Wick 4’ | Red Carpet Premiere
‘John Wick Chapter 4’ actress Rina Sawayama discusses her experience working on the new installment in the action franchise.
Marko Zaror spills secrets of ‘John Wick 4’ | Red Carpet Premiere
‘John Wick Chapter 4’ actor Marko Zaror discusses why fans will enjoy the new installment in the action franchise.
Taron Egerton spills secrets on ‘Tetris’
Taron Egerton talks about the plot and making of the movie, ‘Tetris’.
In Depth Scoop with director Jon S. Baird – ‘Tetris’
‘Tetris’ director Jon S. Baird talks about his inspiration in making the film.