On AlterNet: oscars

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Why is Hollywood So Afraid of Black Women?

Channing Kennedy, ColorLines. January 30, 2012.

"The Help" is building Oscar buzz despite historical mistruths -- while white/male Oscar contenders derail serious conversation about structural racism in Hollywood.

Top 5 Reasons You Should Run to See Oscar Favorite 'The Artist'

Alison Pace, AlterNet. January 25, 2012.

One moviegoer's list of why you should run, dance, and mug to see 'The Artist' -- a celebration of silent films and the power of cinema.

13 Great New Political Movies You Should Watch For

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, AlterNet. December 8, 2011.

As the major festival circuit begins, the big political doc titles emerge. Here are some of our favorites.

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.

Filmmakers Look Behind Hollywood’s Lens on Race

Greg Varner, ColorLines. December 22, 2010.

A group of activist filmmakers combat racism and make change inside and outside Tinseltown.

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.

The Skinny on Oscar-Nominated Documentaries 'Food Inc.' and 'The Cove'

Tara Lohan, AlterNet. March 6, 2010.

Michael Pollan and friends reveal the food industry's darkest secrets in 'Food Inc.' and Japan's ongoing dolphin slaughter is exposed in 'The Cove.'

Will Avatar's Racial Politics Bother Oscar Voters?

Mitu Sengupta, AlterNet. February 3, 2010.

James Cameron’s science fiction blockbuster Avatar is nominated for nine Academy Awards. But should we worry about its controversial racial politics?

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?

Oscar-Winning Hollywood Big Shot: Why I'm Leaving Scientology

Guy Adams, Independent UK. October 31, 2009.

Paul Haggis, who wrote hits like Crash and Million Dollar Baby, fires parting shot at "hate-filled and bigoted" church.

Why Much of Asia Didn't Hear Sean Penn's "Homo-Loving" Speech

David Flumenbaum, Huffington Post. March 3, 2009.

Networks serving over 300 million viewers in 53 countries muted, omitted or mistranslated anything gay-related in Oscars speeches.

Target Women: Jennifer and Angelina's Oscar Ex-Plosion

Cara, Feministe AlterNet: Video. March 1, 2009.

Sarah Haskins tackles the bizarre media obsession with the fact that Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston were at the same award show.

'Milk' Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black's Wonderful Oscar Speech

Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress AlterNet: Video. February 23, 2009.

Black -- who was wearing a White Knot for marriage equality -- spoke about how Harvey Milk inspired him.

Frozen River: Oscar's 2009 Cinderella Story

Melissa Silverstein, Women's Media Center. February 14, 2009.

Hollywood decides to tangle with a film dedicated to poverty and desperation, directed by a woman. Amazing.

Why So Many Films About Going It Alone?

Sally Kohn, Movement Vision Lab. February 24, 2008.

This year's slate of Oscar nominations shows Americans are drawn to entertainment depicting the lonely future we're desperate to avoid.

Israeli 'Blood Diamond' Magnate Lending Sparkle to Oscars

AlterNetFebruary 23, 2008.

Will he taint the Tonys next?

Hollywood Keeps Dissing Documentaries at the Oscars

Danny Schechter, AlterNet. March 5, 2007.

Self-satisfied movie moguls keep dissing documentaries at the Oscar ceremonies, doing a great disservice to our political culture and democracy.

Supreme Court reverses Motion Picture Academy, gives Gore's Oscar to Bush

Susan Wallace, AlterNet: PEEK. February 28, 2007.

Bet you didn't know they could do that.

Proud Oscar Winners Support Unions, Slam Wall Street in Righteous Speeches

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, December 31, 1969.