The Big Picture The Summer Movie Preview Game. Plus: David Cronenberg on ‘The Shrouds.’
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Apr 25, 2025 AI Snips
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Academy Requires Proof of Viewing
- The Academy will now require voters to prove they've watched all nominated films using digital tools and screenings.
- This aims to improve voting integrity but may lead to shortcuts like proxy viewing or form filling.
Genre Gains Respect in Criticism
- Critics now often favor genre films, leading to a 'poptimism' surge in movie criticism.
- Horror franchises particularly benefit from this shift, with fans and critics showing increased appreciation.
Grief and Tech in The Shrouds
- David Cronenberg's film "The Shrouds" humorously explores grief through technology and eroticism involving a deceased spouse.
- Vincent Cassell's character obsessively watches his wife's decomposition via cameras, blending absurdity and deep mourning.