New Oscar Rules in Effect This Year

[silverscreenselect]

I didn't realize this until I just read it, but I'm posting it here because of the response it's likely to get. The rules were adopted in 2020 but only became effective this year.

To qualify for Best Picture Oscar consideration, films must now meet certain criteria. There are four categories, and films must meet the standards in at least two to qualify: onscreen representation, themes, and narrative; creative leadership and project team; industry access and opportunities; and audience development. For onscreen representation, these are the requirements:

1) At least one star or significant supporting actor must be from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group (a list of such groups was included);

2) Alternatively, at least 30% of the secondary characters must be from at least two underrepresented groups (including LGTBQ, women, and actors with cognitive or physical disabilities) or if the film's central narrative involves one of those groups

For creative leadership, these are the requirements:

1) At least two department heads (cinematography, editing, etc.) must be from an underrepresented group with at least one from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group

2) Alternatively, at least six other crew members (excluding production assistants aka interns) must be from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group

3) Alternatively, at least 30% of the crew must be from an underrepresented group

The article I read didn't list requirements in the other two categories. It seems these categories have enough wiggle room that any film that wants Oscar consideration should be able to meet the requirements if it does some advance planning.

[flockofseagulls104]

That is good. I expect we'll see more people with conservative values in movies, since we are the most underrepresented group in Hollywood.

[tlynn78]

Forget the Oscar, the real prize is the swag bag, or, as it's formally called, the "Everyone Wins!" (not even kidding) bag:

The full line of Miage’s ultra-luxury transformative skincare products.
An all-inclusive getaway to Switzerland from Chalet Zermatt Peak
A seven-day wellness retreat from the Golden Door.
A three-night stay in a private villa from Saint-Barth Paradise
THOR Kitchen appliances.
10,000 donated meals from v-dog in support of PETA’s Global Compassion Fund.
1MD Nutrition’s LiverMD supplement.
Adonis Arcana men’s grooming and skincare products
Antigua Cruz Añejo Cristalino Tequila
Auro Wellness Glutaryl topical glutathione
BAGCEIT portable purse seat
BlendQuik personal portable blender.
Blush Silks beauty pillowcases
Bored Rebel graphic undershirts
C60 Power Sugar Free Tart Cherry Gummies
Private show with mentalist to the stars Dr. Carl Christman
cate brown sustainable upcycled designer pillows
Potenza RF microneedling by Cynosure
Danucera award-winning Cerabalm and D22 tonic
dooplikit full-color 3D selfie figurine
EATABLE premium gourmet popcorn
ELBOQUE sustainable artisan handbags and backpacks
élevé adaptogen-infused sparkling water
EpicLight Beauty Radiant Duo blush + lip balm.
Fetcha Chocolates handmade luxury vegan chocolate
Gin Bothy award-winning small-batch Scottish gin
Goodal Vitamin C serum + eye gel patch.
Helight red light sleep therapy device
HEYDUDE footwear
Hotsy Totsy Haus Deafinitely Divine Glow Kit
INSTYTUTUM result-driven skincare
Isopure Collagen Peptides drink mix.
Jambys "performance inactivewear" gift set
Karma Nuts bite-sized gluten-free Cashew Cookies
Sound Bath with Kate Schofield & The Earth's Hum Tuning Fork
Kenra Platinum Blow-Dry Spray. Shop now on Ulta
Maison Construction complimentary home project management
“Meet the Playground Kids” children's book.
Memorable Movie Performances by J.B. Gould
Overnight Travel Bags stylish travel duffle
poppi reimagined soda.
Posh Pretzels handcrafted chocolate-covered pretzels
Rose Box NYC luxury long-lasting roses.
Rubik's Cube 50th Anniversary Collector's Edition.
Safe ̶ a memoir by Mark Daley.
Sagar Luxury Sugar Experience
Sattaché luxury shoe bag
Schwank Grills portable infrared grill.
Serucell restorative Recovery Serum
Shinery Radiance Wash and Brush duo.
Smack Pet Food raw, dehydrated super food for cats.
“Glow” by Dr. Stacie Stephenson.
“There's Something in the Water” from STEM4Real.
Wallis Annenberg GenSpace gratitude postcards
Wesper's in-home Clinical Sleep Consultation
Windy City Sweets black licorice
"You Talkin' to Me?" from Workman Publishing/Hachette Book Group.

PLUS!! a Rubik's cube, a red sleep therapy light, a book, and popcorn!

[Spock]

I was really hoping when the Oppenheimer guy won for Best Actor that as part of the announcement they would say "By Order of the Peaky Blinders."

Murphy is the main character in the show which we started as our late winter viewing.

[silverscreenselect]

YouTube embeds don't seem to be working, but here's a link to one of the funniest moments on the show (and I'm posting it here in the political lounge for obvious reasons):

https://twitter.com/THR/status/1767012987695464561

[mrkelley23]

YouTube embeds don't seem to be working, but here's a link to one of the funniest moments on the show (and I'm posting it here in the political lounge for obvious reasons):

https://twitter.com/THR/status/1767012987695464561

Thank you for posting it here rather than the main forum. I no longer log in to X, but I'm assuming this was the review that Kimmel read on air, and his adlibbed response to it. I thought he made it up as a gag, but it was actually a direct quote. Couldn't believe it.

[silverscreenselect]

Has there EVER been a WORSE HOST than Jimmy Kimmel at The Oscars. His opening was that of a less than average person trying too hard to be something which he is not, and never can be. Get rid of Kimmel and perhaps replace him with another washed up, but cheap, ABC “talent,” George Slopanopoulos. He would make everybody on stage look bigger, stronger, and more glamorous. Also a really bad politically correct show tonight, and for years - Disjointed, boring, and very unfair. Why don’t they just give the Oscars to those that deserve them. Maybe that way their audience and TV ratings will come back from the depths. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!

See if you can guess which former President just posted that on Truth Social. ... Anyone? No? Well, thank you President Trump. I'm surprised you're still watching. Isn't it past your jailtime?

[mellytu74]

Forget the Oscar, the real prize is the swag bag, or, as it's formally called, the "Everyone Wins!" (not even kidding) bag:

The full line of Miage’s ultra-luxury transformative skincare products.
An all-inclusive getaway to Switzerland from Chalet Zermatt Peak
A seven-day wellness retreat from the Golden Door.
A three-night stay in a private villa from Saint-Barth Paradise
THOR Kitchen appliances.
10,000 donated meals from v-dog in support of PETA’s Global Compassion Fund.
1MD Nutrition’s LiverMD supplement.
Adonis Arcana men’s grooming and skincare products
Antigua Cruz Añejo Cristalino Tequila
Auro Wellness Glutaryl topical glutathione
BAGCEIT portable purse seat
BlendQuik personal portable blender.
Blush Silks beauty pillowcases
Bored Rebel graphic undershirts
C60 Power Sugar Free Tart Cherry Gummies
Private show with mentalist to the stars Dr. Carl Christman
cate brown sustainable upcycled designer pillows
Potenza RF microneedling by Cynosure
Danucera award-winning Cerabalm and D22 tonic
dooplikit full-color 3D selfie figurine
EATABLE premium gourmet popcorn
ELBOQUE sustainable artisan handbags and backpacks
élevé adaptogen-infused sparkling water
EpicLight Beauty Radiant Duo blush + lip balm.
Fetcha Chocolates handmade luxury vegan chocolate
Gin Bothy award-winning small-batch Scottish gin
Goodal Vitamin C serum + eye gel patch.
Helight red light sleep therapy device
HEYDUDE footwear
Hotsy Totsy Haus Deafinitely Divine Glow Kit
INSTYTUTUM result-driven skincare
Isopure Collagen Peptides drink mix.
Jambys "performance inactivewear" gift set
Karma Nuts bite-sized gluten-free Cashew Cookies
Sound Bath with Kate Schofield & The Earth's Hum Tuning Fork
Kenra Platinum Blow-Dry Spray. Shop now on Ulta
Maison Construction complimentary home project management
“Meet the Playground Kids” children's book.
Memorable Movie Performances by J.B. Gould
Overnight Travel Bags stylish travel duffle
poppi reimagined soda.
Posh Pretzels handcrafted chocolate-covered pretzels
Rose Box NYC luxury long-lasting roses.
Rubik's Cube 50th Anniversary Collector's Edition.
Safe ̶ a memoir by Mark Daley.
Sagar Luxury Sugar Experience
Sattaché luxury shoe bag
Schwank Grills portable infrared grill.
Serucell restorative Recovery Serum
Shinery Radiance Wash and Brush duo.
Smack Pet Food raw, dehydrated super food for cats.
“Glow” by Dr. Stacie Stephenson.
“There's Something in the Water” from STEM4Real.
Wallis Annenberg GenSpace gratitude postcards
Wesper's in-home Clinical Sleep Consultation
Windy City Sweets black licorice
"You Talkin' to Me?" from Workman Publishing/Hachette Book Group.

PLUS!! a Rubik's cube, a red sleep therapy light, a book, and popcorn!

Wow. Wow.

I wouldn't mind the cate brown pillows and a week at The Golden Door.

[mellytu74]

I was really hoping when the Oppenheimer guy won for Best Actor that as part of the announcement they would say "By Order of the Peaky Blinders."

Murphy is the main character in the show which we started as our late winter viewing.

LOLOLOLOL

[mellytu74]

YouTube embeds don't seem to be working, but here's a link to one of the funniest moments on the show (and I'm posting it here in the political lounge for obvious reasons):

https://twitter.com/THR/status/1767012987695464561

Thank you for posting it here rather than the main forum. I no longer log in to X, but I'm assuming this was the review that Kimmel read on air, and his adlibbed response to it. I thought he made it up as a gag, but it was actually a direct quote. Couldn't believe it.

Ditto. I could not believe it.