Oscars Going Through Changes; Adds New Category

[freebit 6,240]

"Popular Film Achievement" or whatever it's called is going to be such a joke category. They shouldn't even bother. It's also a bit insulting to the future receipts of this award because it's a consolation prize that says they aren't good enough to compete for the big prize. The Oscars should not feel a need to reward popular movies just because twitter & studios demand it. I don't feel that this is going to drive up viewership. Film snobs & older GP are the main ones who care much about The Oscars and will watch the whole ceremony IMO.

[RAMROD 109,352]

4 minutes ago, A Hybrid said:

Watch Infinity War 2 snatch it

Without a doubt. Also depends on how good WW2 is, can be a contender.

[elijahfan 26,081]

Oh on a Saturday? That's really nice for us international watchers, actually

EDIT: oh ****, that was Feb. 9th for 2020... my bad

[Neight Shayde 7,925]

An insult to actual critically-acclaimed movies in the US. It's going to make real BP winners look even worse and more unpopular.

[River 116,349]

Even them trying to appeal the young generation

[Glittertinks 12,452]

Well, not every popular movie is a good movie. And I would hate it for bad movies to get an Oscar just because they were super popular in the first week. This ruins the Academy's reputation even more if you ask me. 

I also don't like them recording the "less interesting" categories. Movies are not only made by actors, because everyone who loves movies knows that sound mixing and film editing are super important. Let's be real these are only two of the less popular categories. 

This could end so tragic 

[REALITY 76,323]

A lot of people hate this new category, but in my opinion, I don't understand why the backlash is so big. Like, people keep complaining about the Oscars not recognizing movies that the general public likes, but then complain about how they're recognizing them with this award? That doesn't make sense to me.

The counterargument to that is "Well, the Oscars do need to recognize big blockbuster movies, just not in this manner." And while I do agree with that, people need to separate popularity and the art of film-making. That isn't to say that popular movies are not pieces of 'art,' or that they're not good—because they are—but the problem is is that not every major film is the best for the Academy. Now, this is a personal opinion, but I didn't think Black Panther was all that good. Could it be nominated for Best Picture? Maybe. Should it win? Not in my opinion. While the popularity behind the film was extraordinary, that doesn't necessarily mean that it should win (or to some people, even be nominated) for a Best Picture award.

Besides, haven't people said that they should add like a "Most popular" category for years anyway?

[Killa 17,461]

This category is not very inclusive😅

Omg what were they thinking. This is not how you bring younger viewership. Smh 

This might just worsen theyre reputation  when already popularity is important in the final decision. 

Know youre public. Try make it better or youll lose what makes people care. 

[Bling 31,370]

More awards for ASIB I see 

[CautiousLurker 19,273]

And the winner is... Michael Bay for Transformers 7: Inside a Transformer's Heart 

[GypsyBabe 22,836]

Popularity does not equate to quality. Adding this new category just further delegitimizes award shows like this and greatly undermines best picture winners. 

People argue that movies like Harry Potter and other traditional blockbuster films are being snubbed by the Oscars. What about Lord of the Rings? Those films garnered over 10 Oscars and were hugely popular winter blockbusters. 

[RAMROD 109,352]

26 minutes ago, GypsyBabe said:

Popularity does not equate to quality. Adding this new category just further delegitimizes award shows like this and greatly undermines best picture winners. 

People argue that movies like Harry Potter and other traditional blockbuster films are being snubbed by the Oscars. What about Lord of the Rings? Those films garnered over 10 Oscars and were hugely popular winter blockbusters. 

LOTR's Oscars are nothing but technical awards and music. Nothing to do with acting itself. So obviously it is not really considered the same level as something or someone that win Best Pictures and Best actress/actor

[Sorcerer 12,487]

25 minutes ago, RAMROD said:

LOTR's Oscars are nothing but technical awards and music. Nothing to do with acting itself. So obviously it is not really considered the same level as something or someone that win Best Pictures and Best actress/actor

Return of the King won 11 Oscars including Best Picture

OT. I think this is an unnecessary category, and a desperate attempt to drive up the ratings so that MCU or Star Wars geeks watch the Oscars. They should have included Best Voice Acting or Best Stunts instead.

[CautiousLurker 19,273]

1 hour ago, RAMROD said:

LOTR's Oscars are nothing but technical awards and music. Nothing to do with acting itself. So obviously it is not really considered the same level as something or someone that win Best Pictures and Best actress/actor

That's kind of on the Academy too though - the reason best actress/actor are weighted so heavily is because the Academy overwhelmingly consists of performers more than any other group of professionals and on average place more value on movies where actors get to 'show off' their skills - in the scope of movie-making itself, they're not be-all end-all, far from it, and those technical categories are arguably more important...  

[Ziggy 11,786]

3 hours ago, mariomania1234 said:

Stupid move. A stunt category would’ve been a good way to honor some “popular films” in a way that actually feels meaningful.

It could be that. This is a pretty vague announcement lol