The New York Times – Film:
One stretch of the broadcast featured a remarkable convergence of Black celebrities, our critic writes. But in the midst of it all, Will Smith’s victory became a defeat.
Category: Thompson, Ahmir (Questlove)
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Does the Academy Hate Movies? Our Critics on the 2022 Oscars.
The New York Times – Film:
Whatever you make of the slap, the telecast as a whole was a frustrating night of television that seemed based on a misunderstanding of what makes films great.
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‘CODA’ Triumphs, but Onstage Slap Takes Center Stage at the Oscars
The New York Times – Film:
On a night when “CODA” became the first film from a streaming service to win best picture, the focus was on Will Smith’s altercation with Chris Rock.
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‘Summer of Soul’ Reclaims a Concert Documentary Tradition
The New York Times – Music:
As music stars turn to movies as promotional tools, the Questlove project looks back to a golden age of filmed performances that the academy rarely acknowledges.