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Mia Goth calls on Academy not to recognize horror films.
On Wednesday, the actress, who most recently starred in Ti West’s Hitman, pearl – commented on the Academy’s lack of recognition for horror films while promoting her latest horror film, infinity poolWith Alexander Skarsgård at the Sundance Film Festival.
“I think it’s very political,” Gott told Jack Hamilton”jack needs“When asked why she thought the Academy usually excludes horror films from award nominations.
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Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams revealed the nominations for the 95th Academy Awards on Tuesday morning. This year’s ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 12 at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, hosted by late night host Jimmy Kimmel (who also hosted in 2017 and 2018), and ABC will perform live live streaming.
“It’s not all about the quality of the project itself. In terms of nominations, there’s a lot going on there, a lot of chefs in the kitchen,” Gott said. “Maybe I shouldn’t say it, but I think it’s true. I think a lot of people know that.”
“Change is necessary,” added Goth, 29. “If they want to engage with the wider public, there should be a shift. I think there will be benefits, really, [to nominate horror movies]”
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Despite their blockbuster release last year, pearl and Jordan Peele’s No No nods from the academy were received.
As the second part of West’s horror trilogy, pearl received rave reviews from industry legend Martin Scorsese, who praised Goth’s performance, according to reports type.
Meanwhile, “Knopp” has received critical and commercial acclaim, grossed more than $100 million, and has been called “the best horror director of all time,” according to IMDb’s BoxOffice Mojo.
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The horror genre has historically been neglected by the Academy, with only a handful of films nominated and even fewer winning awards in their respective categories. 1991 psychological horror The Silence of the Lambs It is the first and only horror film to win Best Picture at the 63rd Academy Awards. Peele previously won Best Original Screenplay for his debut novel, go out.
Other filmmakers have spoken out about films they think should be nominated. woman talking Writer/Director Sarah Polley Shows Support until Two videos retweeted after Chinonye Chukwu’s film was not nominated for any awards at the upcoming 95th Academy Awards until actress danielle dewyler Speak to the National Review Board Awards Gala on January 8th.
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Polly, 44, wrote: “This is how Danielle Deadwyler gives a speech… would love to see her broadcast to millions.”
Dade Wyler, 40, was left out of discussions for Best Actress at the Academy Awards when her nominations were announced on Tuesday, although she is nominated for the upcoming Screen Actors Guild Awards and the 2023 Baftas. also won a Gotham Award for Outstanding Lead Performance in the opening episode of last year’s awards season.
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Black actors have been excluded from this year’s Oscars for best actress, including Viola Davis, who was nominated for a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award Queen, was not nominated. Polly also highlighted the queen, tweet“Today is a great day to revisit this history-making film — Queen – Incredible @GPBmadeit and her amazing team. “
This year’s ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 12 and will be broadcast live on ABC.
