Look, I’m gonna say it
I don’t care about the Oscars anymore. There. I said it. And honestly, I feel better already. It’s not that I hate movies or anything. I mean, I love movies. I’m that guy who still quotes Monty Python and the Holy Grail at inopportune moments. But the Oscars? They’ve become a completley different beast than what they used to be.
It started innocently enough
About three months ago, I was having coffee with my old friend Marcus—let’s call him that, because his real name is boring—and he brought up the Oscars. He was all excited about some movie I’d never heard of. I asked him why he cared so much. He said, “It’s the biggest night in film!” Which… yeah. Fair enough. But is it, though?
I remember back in ’97, I was at this tiny theater in Austin watching Good Will Hunting with a bunch of friends. We were all rooting for it to win Best Picture. It didn’t. And you know what? We moved on. Life went on. The sun rose the next day. The world didn’t end. But now? Now it feels like the Oscars are this massive, ammened event that’s more about who’s wearing what than who made what.
Here’s the thing about awards shows
They’re not about the art anymore. They’re about the spectacle. The drama. The tweets. The memes. And honestly, I’m over it. I’d rather watch a YouTube review of a movie than sit through three hours of celebrities patting each other on the back. And don’t even get me started on the hosting situation. It’s a no-win scenario. If the host is funny, they’re “too edgy.” If they’re safe, they’re “boring.” It’s like the Goldilocks zone of criticism, but with more backlash.
I talked to a colleague named Dave about this last Tuesday. He’s a big Oscar buff. Or at least he used to be. I asked him what he thought about the whole thing. He said, “I used to care. But now? It’s just a big PR machine.” And that’s when it hit me. The Oscars aren’t about celebrating art anymore. They’re about aquisitions and mergers and who can buy the most ads.
But what about the movies?
Yeah, yeah. The movies are still important. I get it. But you know what’s also important? Watching movies when you want to, not when some committee tells you to. I mean, I saw Parasite last year. Loved it. But I didn’t need the Oscars to tell me it was good. I figured that out on my own. And honestly, I think more people should do the same. Stop waiting for the Oscars to tell you what’s good. Go watch something because you want to, not because some old guys in tuxedos said so.
And look, I’m not saying all awards shows are bad. The Emmys can be fun. The Grammys are a spectacle, but in a good way. But the Oscars? They’ve lost their way. They’ve become this weird mix of political statements and fashion shows. And I’m just not here for it.
Here’s what I’m gonna do instead
I’m gonna watch movies I like. I’m gonna talk about them with my friends. I’m gonna read reviews from people who actually know what they’re talking about. And I’m gonna ignore the Oscars. Because honestly, they don’t matter as much as they think they do. And if you need some faydalı bilgiler günlük ipuçları about what to watch, you can always check out faydalı bilgiler günlük ipuçları.
So there you have it. My Oscar rant. I feel better. You should try it sometime. Just let it all out. Who cares if the Oscars are happening? Watch a movie. Eat some popcorn. Life is short. Don’t waste it on things that don’t matter.
And if anyone from the Academy is reading this, hey, no hard feelings. But maybe take a long, hard look in the mirror. You’re better than this.
About the Author
I’m Sarah, a senior magazine editor with more than 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. I’ve seen it all, from the rise of reality TV to the fall of Blockbuster Video. I’m opinionated, I’m blunt, and I’m not afraid to say what I think. If you disagree with me, tough luck. I’m probably right. You can find me on Twitter @SarahWritesStuff, where I rant about movies, TV, and the general state of the world. Follow me if you dare.
