Are the Oscars the leading edge of culture, or are they trailing behind? While some of this year's nominations happily surprised us, other nominations have left us wondering if the academy is just voting for what’s familiar. Also, what’s up with big films skipping a theatrical release and going straight to streaming?

In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss:

Favorite films and biggest takeaways from Sundance 2024

Upcoming No Film School episodes highlighting Sundance filmmakers

Jason breaking up a fight in the AMC lobby 

Our opinions on the 2024 Academy Award nominations

How the Oscars are staying internationally relevant

Comedy versus drama 

An actor who sold his Oscar to pay for healthcare

The dark history behind the Oscars - why they were created

Why Doug Liman is boycotting the premiere of his film Road House

Why filmmakers have to be conscious of audience activation

Memorable Quotes

“One of my favorite things about the Oscars is when they bring attention to a movie that wouldn’t get it otherwise.” [13:23]

“Drama trumps comedy in awards, always. Which I think is bullshit.” [19:00]

“It’s not misogyny, but snobbery.” [27:44]

“All of the craft awards are never the best, it’s the most. It’s never the best edited movie, it’s the most edited movie.” [34:02]

“If we all stay silent and continue to let these big corporate overlords make these decisions…we are going to lose that communal experience.” [42:50]

Mentioned:

The 2024 Academy Awards Nominations

How Does Oscar Voting Work? 

'Road House' Director Doug Liman Boycotts SXSW Over Amazon Exiling His Movie to Streaming 

Brooklyn 35mm

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