The Daily Show: Ears Edition
TDS Time Machine | The Oscars
Mar 2, 2025
Join a hilarious retrospective of the Oscars, where Lewis Black tries to salvage the glamor. Stephen Colbert, Nancy Walls, and Steve Carell bring the festivities to life, while Roy Wood Jr. dives into the surprising diversity among nominees. Ronny Chieng hilariously confronts the Academy's snubs, especially his own. The conversation blends humor with heartfelt moments, critiquing lengthy speeches and celebrating incremental strides in representation, all steeped in sharp wit and social commentary.
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- The Oscars are implementing significant changes, like off-air awards, to attract larger audiences despite criticisms about undermining filmmaking contributions.
- Increased diversity among nominees represents a positive shift in Hollywood's recognition practices, driven by past criticisms and a new generation of voters.
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Oscar Broadcast Changes
The Academy has made significant changes to the Oscars in an effort to increase viewership and improve the broadcast experience. This year, eight awards will no longer be presented live, with categories like film editing and makeup being given off-air—creating a shortened telecast designed to attract a larger audience. The president of the Academy argues that these changes are necessary for the future of the Oscars, but critics assert that cutting these awards undermines the recognition of those who contribute significantly to filmmaking. The underlying message suggests that the producers are misreading the audience's disinterest, attributing it to the number of awards rather than the films themselves.
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