On AlterNet: academy awards

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Why 'Liberal Hollywood' Is a Myth

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, AlterNet. November 10, 2011.

Hollywood has a reputation for being a bastion for liberalism in America. It hasn't totally earned it.

The Hurt Locker Oscar Win Is a Prize For American Hubris

Robert Scheer, Truthdig. March 10, 2010.

The Academy liked this Iraq film for being "apolitical." In fact it's the opposite: an endorsement of the politically chauvinistic view that the world is a stage for Americans.

Iraq Movie, 'The Hurt Locker' Is Generating Oscar Buzz: But Does It Deserve It?

Jasmin Ramsey, AlterNet. November 4, 2009.

Critics have praised the film as a realistic, Academy Award-worthy piece of filmmaking. But is there really anything realistic about it?

Israeli 'Blood Diamond' Magnate Lending Sparkle to Oscars

AlterNetFebruary 23, 2008.

Will he taint the Tonys next?

Oscar Nominations Reflect a Good Year for Progressive Films

Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. January 22, 2008.

The Academy Award nominees include four progressive-themed documentaries and outspoken Hollywood liberals like George Clooney.

"Geek-chic" Gore claims Oscar [VIDEO]

Evan Derkacz, AlterNet: Video. February 26, 2007.

And tries to make an announcement...

Hollywood Flicks Stiff the Working Class

Robert Nathan, Jo-Ann Mort, The Nation. February 23, 2007.

"Unionized" isn't a word you hear in many American movies. In time for the Academy Awards, here's a look at the dearth of films about working class life.

This Year\'s Batch of Oscar Nominees is the Whitest in a Decade

Lauren Kelley, December 31, 1969.