Art by Christine Nelson The Oscar statuette is not gold this year, but pale. Every single actor nominated is white. To some ceremony invitees, such as Jada Pinkett Smith, this disproportionate distribution was so unfair as to warrant a boycott of the ceremony altogether. While I certainly understand their sentiments, boycotters pick the wrong target and thus do their cause, … [Read more...] about Hollywood Must Diversify
Academy Awards
Inequality Abounds in This Year’s Judge Demographics
Art by Sacha IrickIIt’s the time of year for the Academy Awards, for the appreciation of film to be celebrated and the best films, along with their actors and production qualities to be awarded an Oscar. The task of choosing winners in any of the sections must be beyond difficult, especially in choosing between “Selma” and “American Sniper.” The … [Read more...] about Inequality Abounds in This Year’s Judge Demographics
Artist of the Week: Taylor Johns
Photo by Carissa Mosely Pepperdine is teeming with artistically gifted students. For many of these individuals, their artistic talents don’t go unnoticed after graduation. Alumnus Taylor Johns (‘12) has been nominated for a documentary Academy Award for his film “Last Days in Vietnam,” which was shown Friday in Smothers Theatre at the sixth Reelstories Film Festival. Q: … [Read more...] about Artist of the Week: Taylor Johns
Awards Show Stirs A Fuss Over Gender Equality
Art by Jenny Rustdad“It’s our time to have wage equality once and for all and equal rights for women in the United States of America,” Patricia Arquette, Best Actress in a Supporting Role award winner, said in her acceptance speech at this past Sunday’s 87th annual Academy Awards. Not only did Arquette shock the entire audience — prompting J. Lo … [Read more...] about Awards Show Stirs A Fuss Over Gender Equality
Pepperdine senior Mackenna Millet shares her exclusive Oscar experience
Photo by Allison Hubbard On stage for the biggest night in Hollywood, senior Mackenna Millet received recognition from Channing Tatum during the Academy Awards on March 2. Alongside the other five contest winners, Millet stood in the Dolby Theatre looking out at all the nominees. Millet became a part of Team Oscar after winning a contest with her 60-second video about … [Read more...] about Pepperdine senior Mackenna Millet shares her exclusive Oscar experience
