Keys:
#OscarsSoWhite, Beasts of No Nation, Chi-Raq, Chris Rock, Concussion, Creed, Def Jam, Dope, Jada Pinkett Smith, Russell Simmons, Spike Lee, Straight Outta Compton, Will Smith
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For better or worse – #OscarsSoWhite has become the anthem for this year’s awards season due to the realization that just like the year before – the pool of nominees in the major categories are all white – except for a handful of talent.
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Keys:
Charlie Puth, Chi-Raq, Chris Rock, Christian Bale, Creed, F. Gary Gray, Furious 7, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Matt Damon, Michael B. Jordan, Quentin Tarantino, Ryan Coogler, Straight Outta Compton, Tessa Thompson, Teyonah Parris, The Academy Awards, The Hateful Eight, Wiz Khalifa
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The Oscar nominations for the 88th Academy Awards were announced on Thursday morning at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
And while some greeted the morning with jubilation and excitement, others were trying to reconcile the fact that after an impressive showcase of talent – the Academy still refuses to recognize the achievements and contributions of actors of color or even those behind the camera.
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Director Spike Lee’s latest controversial offering Chi-Raq was unveiled during a well attended screening at Manhattan’s iconic Zeigfeld Theater and what transpired afterwards is a testament to the outspoken filmmaker’s passionate plea about a subject that happens to be the main theme of his buzzed about film.
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