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... In Contention "the more the merrier?" Oscar's new inclusivity. I hadn't even thought of the voting block problem. Yikes. I'm going to have nightmares ...
The Bagger’s take on Oscar’s shake-up
In Contention —
... at The New York Times today is the most well-reasoned, knowledgeable take on the Academy’s recent Best Picture shake-up yet. He covers some of the same points I brought up in my Off the Carpet column this morning, but thankfully, he offers something of a rebuttal to the Nikki Finkes of the world who somehow ...
Oscar’s Ten Best Picture Nominees Has Many Naysayers
Awards Daily —
... get a nomination, but because the telecast is jammed with obscure awards that they have no say over — this isn’t “American Idol” — and no rooting interest in. What the Oscars need is fewer awards, not more nominees. As long as we are doing the math, does the academy really need three awards for short films and two separate awards for sound?
If the academy is serious about making a broadcast that will thrive for years to come, Oscar needs a haircut.
Kris Tapley at Incontention:
And so at the end of the day, I think the case is ...
POLL: How do you feel about the Academy’s decision to expand the Best Picture category to 10 nominees?
In Contention —
... It’s been such a busy day I neglected to mention our newst poll, which has been in the sidebar there since last night. The headline says it all, so be heard. And if you haven’t already done so in the latest Off the Carpet column, tell us why you say “yay” or “nay” in the comments section below. ...
Oscar Rule Change Follow-ups
Thompson On Hollywood —
... while others feel that the Board of Governors did its job. One member who sees everything and votes with the foreign branch doesn't care at all. Just who are the folks who vote for these crucial decisions? The Academy's official governors list is on the jump.
Variety editor-in-chief Tim Gray weighs in. So does the LAT's Patrick Goldstein, twice, the NYT's David Carr, Time's Richard Corliss, and In Contention's Kris Tapley.
A friend sent me this list of ten films from 1999:
All About My ...
Oscar Update: 'Moon,' 'Transformers 2' and Still Talking 10 Best Picture Noms
RopeofSilicon.com —
... It's at this moment I should bring in Kris Tapley's column at In Contention and his addition to Carr's concern saying, "I imagine something will have to be done to address the concern that now one merely needs something like 600 people on board to get a film in the line-up... Block voting will surely thrive." ...
WEEKLY WRAP: Academy expands, Malden passes
In Contention —
... • This week’s Off the Carpet column took a long, hard look at the ramifications of a 10-nominee Best Picture race. ...
OFF THE CARPET: Whittling further as convention flees
In Contention —
... But taking note of the studio awards landscape, it doesn’t seem to me that anyone else is on surer ground. As I look out at the many contenders and the campaigns being prepared for them, it appears the entire industry will be dealing with unconventional approaches and product to go along with the new changes in the Best Picture category (and all the headache that comes with them) this season. ...
On Oscar’s rule change
In Contention —
... Back on June 29, in response to the Academy’s move to 10 Best Picture nominees, I wrote, “I imagine something will have to be done to address the concern that now one merely needs something like 600 people on board to get a film in the line-up. How many members do you think these blockbuster films, which keep studios in business, employee? Block voting will surely thrive.” ...
