Too Many Cooks in the Best Picture Category? Plus, Critiques, Critics, and 'No Hard Feelings'

In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, Jason Hellerman, GG Hawkins, and Yaro Altunin discuss the diversity of films at the 2023 Academy Awards. They also chat about the return of comedy, and the difficulties in receiving criticism.

In this episode we talk about:

• The winner of Best Picture - Everything Everywhere All at Once
• Movies we loved that were not nominated
• How we are hoping for the return of theatrical comedy 
• The hilarious and viral trailer for upcoming film, No Hard Feelings
• A recent interview of Seth Rogen talking about getting negative feedback
• What you need to consider when brainstorming and writing
• Sharing critical reviews we have received and our reactions
• Holding ourselves back due to criticisms 
• Giving notes that align with the writer’s intention

Memorable Quotes

• “It felt like a year where truly anything could be made and that’s the kind of Hollywood I want to live in.” [5:17]
• “Google search results started to suck this year.” [6:34]
• “I think there should be more weird ass rules.” [14:17]
• “It’s a bummer when somebody’s light can be snuffed out so early.” [37:28]
• “I also think you just accept that it hurts.” [42:24]

Mentioned Resources:

Check out the 2023 Academy Award winners

Everything Everywhere All at Once

No Hard Feelings

Seth Rogen’s thoughts on negative reviews

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