You know the all-too-familiar discourse when award season inevitably rolls around. But one particular topic of discussion arises each and every year that is profoundly more pressing: the lack of diversity.
Vathanakul: Who’s Excited for the 2024 Oscars?
The excitement begins as the 96th Academy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel for the fourth time, will air on March 10 at 7 p.m. on ABC.
31 Movies in 13 Days
Absurd and unnecessary challenges compel me, especially, it seems, as they become more and more useless or self-destructive. On Jan. 24 at 8:30 a.m., I decided to attempt to watch 31 movies in 13 days.
Skolimowski’s ‘EO’ Questions Humans’ Coexistence With Animals
The Oscar-nominated film excerpts from the tragic life of a donkey that faces the reality of human caretaking.
Ramirez: It’s Awards Season, But Should We Care?
Arts editor Kaylie Ramirez considers the significance, or insignificance, of popular awards shows.
Oscars: Where Are They Now?
Arts Editor Jacob Schick looks at the future projects of Jordan Peele, Greta Gerwig, and Saoirse Ronan.
Oscar Snubs to Lego Studs
Editor Jack Goldman speaks about his frustration with the Animated Feature category of the Academy Awards in this inter-Heights guest column.
Assumptions on the Academy Awards
Arts Editor Jacob Schick makes educated guesses and predictions about the movies and actors who will win in four of the categories of the upcoming Academy Awards.
Recognizing Racism in Film Culture
“There are racist incidents like the ones that occurred on campus, yes, but there was also an institutionalized, subtle racism. It’s quiet, hidden, and ingrained in the American psyche. Now I’ve discovered this is still evident in the white-dominated industry of Hollywood, not just in older films like The Little Colonel.”
Recognition, Representation, and Reward
Boston College organizations give their thoughts on this years nominations and speak to the larger issue of the lack of diversity in Hollywood.