Oscars 2020 Recap: Ratings Dive, Biggest Snubs, And Best Films
On this episode of the Federalist Radio Hour, our hosts break down the biggest winners and losers of this year’s Academy Awards ceremony.
The Oscars Is No Fun Without A Host Because It Takes Itself Too Seriously
The Oscars’ second year with no host proves the awards show just isn’t that interesting without a comedian to guide us through it.
See The Best- And Worst-Dressed At The Oscars
More important than the films nominated at the Oscars are the gowns worn. Here’s a rundown of the looks we loved and the ones we could live without.
2020 Oscars: Netflix Underperforms, ‘Parasite’ Sweeps, Joaquin Phoenix Stands Up For Cows
Without a host for the second straight year, the 2020 Oscars were neither aggressively boring nor especially memorable.
Cows Aside, Joaquin Phoenix Made A Strong Argument Against Cancel Culture At The Oscars
Joaquin Phoenix used the second half of his speech at the Oscars to mount an eloquent argument against cancel culture.
The Best Confused Celebrity Reactions To Eminem’s Oscar Performance
Seventeen years after “Lose Yourself” won Best Original Song, Eminem showed up at the 2020 Oscars for a very random but very entertaining performance of the iconic “8 Mile” song.
At Oscars, Chris Rock And Steve Martin Mock Attempted Canceling Of Kevin Hart
Chris Rock and Steve Martin snuck in a joke that functioned as something of an indictment of the Academy’s treatment of Kevin Hart.
Brad Pitt Regrets Having More Time To Accept Oscar Than John Bolton Had At Impeachment Trial
If you had “John Bolton” on your Oscars bingo card, Sunday was your night. Brad Pitt made sure of it.
What To Expect From The First Presidential Election-Year Oscars Since 2016
If Sunday’s affair is an exercise in outright Trump bashing, it will help nobody but Republicans, despite the inevitable plaudits and amplification our brave celebrity class will earn from the corporate media.
The Federalist’s Guide To The 2020 Oscars
Prepare for Sunday’s Academy Awards by reviewing a year’s worth of Federalist takes on the nominees.
Why ‘Once Upon A Time’ Deserve Best Picture At This Year’s Oscars
Hollywood doesn’t have a higher honor to give and until Congress starts bequeathing medals to dorky gangster directors for perfect movies, the Oscar will have to do.
JLo Doesn’t Need The Oscars, She Has The Super Bowl
Jennifer Lopez can rest easy knowing the Super Bowl towers over the Oscars in terms of cultural importance.
Despite Overwhelming ‘Whiteness,’ This Year’s Oscar Nominations Show The Academy Awards Might Actually Be Fun
It is refreshing to see the Academy buck the outrage culture crying over “inequality,” and it is a delight to see films we all loved get recognition in a circle that seemed to have been shrinking around more unpopular films each year.
It’s True, The Oscars Snubbed Jennifer Lopez
In ‘Hustlers,’ Jennifer Lopez transformed into a difficult character, masterfully conveying layers of class tension and womanhood that less capable actresses wouldn’t have grasped.
2019 Was The Year Of The Guy Movie
As television becomes higher and higher quality in writing, acting, clothing and cinematography, movies are going to become increasingly a retro pursuit favored by men.
How ‘A Star Is Born’ Makes A Case For ‘Green Book’
Extended from music to movies, ‘A Star Is Born’s’ complicated statement on pop actually kind of supports the case for ‘Green Book.’
Reviewing This Year’s Academy Awards: Critical Acclaim Vs. Audience Popularity
Catch Washington Post Film Critic Ann Hornaday on this episode Federalist Radio Hour.
How The Oscars Can Find Their Way Out Of The Identity Politics Wilderness
It’s a time for the Oscars to celebrate stories that challenge us to be the best we can be and give us heroes to emulate.
Podcast: Where Did Identity Politics Come From And Where Is It Taking Us?
David Azerrad argues that identity politics fosters hatred, and a school of thought that believes that America is a supremacist regime, and an oppressor of people groups.
The Best And The Worst From Last Night’s 2019 Academy Awards
Going forward without a host for the first time in 30 years and struggling to attract advertisers, last night’s Oscars still managed to go exceed its three-hour run time by almost 20 minutes.
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