Oscar Debate

Average age 63, 76% male, 94% white: The Academy behind the Oscars is an old boys’ club

This year’s nominees are the product of how the film industry’s oldest and most influential organisation has evolved

Eddy Von Mueller, The Conversation
· Feb 02, 2016 · 11:00 am
Why a boycott of ‘lily white’ Oscars might just start to change the film industry

Critiques of the Academy Awards’ lack of diversity have become a well-rehearsed response to the revelation of nominees. But this year, something might give.

Katharina Lindner, The Conversation
· Jan 23, 2016 · 10:00 am