The Times podcast: An existential crisis for the Oscars
The Japanese film “Drive My Car” is nominated for several Oscars.
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has added and subtracted elements to this year’s Oscars. A roundtable of L.A. Times film and television experts discuss those changes, plus offer up other commentary and criticism about this Sunday’s Academy Awards.
Today, we’ve got a special episode from our sister podcast, “The Envelope.”
Host: Mark Olsen
Guests: Justin Chang, Glenn Whip, Mary McNamara
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The Oscars are embracing better movies. The show acts like it’s embarrassed by them
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