Unpopular Opinions: Oscar Hosts

The Arts Desk is tired of giving hot takes on snubs and surprises and have decided to critique a different aspect of awards shows: the hosts!

Guru Ramanathan, Claire Fishman, Alex Cullina, Nicole Rosenthal and Dante Sacco • February 20, 2019

Well, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decided to forgo a host for this year’s Oscars, so what better way to ignore such a boring move than to celebrate the art...

How to Win an Oscar in 2019

A satirical guide of how to potentially win big at the 91st Academy Awards.

Claire Fishman, Film Editor • January 28, 2019

Pick a subject. No, not that one. Pick a subject you’re not supposed to talk about at the Thanksgiving table. Think racism (“Blackkklansman”), politics (“Vice”) or gay...

The 2018 Oscars: The Year Diversity Won

Alison Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor • March 7, 2018

Abandoning their tradition of favoring white men, this year's Oscars finally acknowledged and awarded deserving individuals regardless of gender, race or sexuality.

The Awards Feature

We all dream in violet.

Ryan Mikel and Molly Dolan • March 5, 2018

Let’s face it: the Academy Awards is not the end-all, be-all for measuring aptitude and success in the film industry. Every year there are snubs. Every year there is controversy....

Staff Recs: Who Should Win Best Picture

Ryan Mikel, Jordan Reynolds, Alejandro Villa Vásquez, Matthew Holman and Sayer Devlin • March 2, 2018

The WSN Staff makes a case for which "Best Picture" nominees should take home the top prize at the 90th Academy Awards this Sunday.

Hidden Gems in Oscars’ Live Action Shorts

Joel Lee, Contributing Writer • February 16, 2018

This year’s Oscar-Nominated Live Action Shorts are timely in tackling the nuances of social issues that we face today.

A Timeline of Celebrity Political Demonstrations on TV

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor • October 5, 2017

From Meryl Streep fiery Golden Globes speech to Marlon Brando's 1973 Oscars boycott, WSN explores the lively, and mostly recent, history of celebrity political demonstrations made on television.

Hollywood’s Turbulent Relationship with Asian-American Actors

Abe Selby, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2017

A passionate look at Hollywood's turbulent relationship with Asian-American actors.

Oscars Are Still Problematic

Drew Lederman, Contributing Writer • February 27, 2017

While the Oscars may be more diverse this year, the award still has an immensely white-washed past to counter it's current progress.

What We’re Listening To: Oscar Soundtrack Bests

Gilchrist Green, Music Editor • February 22, 2017

Prepare yourself for the emotional roller coaster that's sure to be this year's Academy Awards ceremony with our staff's picks for the best soundtrack songs from Oscar-nominated films!

Tisch to Manchester: Family, Grief and Writer’s Block

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor • February 21, 2017

Before he faces the nerves and excitement of finding out which of six Academy Award nominations he won this week, Kenneth Lonergan spoke with WSN about his latest film, "Manchester By the Sea," and what he feels when looking back at his time at Tisch.

Nominated for an Oscar, Banned from Ceremony

Bradley Alsop, Staff Writer • January 30, 2017

With the advent of President Trump's executive order halting arrivals of people from several Muslim-majority countries, Oscar-nominated director Asghar Farhadi is refusing to attend the Oscars ceremony, despite his film "The Salesman" being nominated for an award.