Oscars

  • Best Dressed at the 2019 Academy Awards

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    February 27, 2019 09:22
    The 91st Academy Awards on 24th February were not only a celebration of the incredible hardships and successes of those in the film industry, but were a treat for fashion followers. Who will be outrageous? Who will be the picture of elegance and class? Here are some chosen highlights from...

  • The Best of the Best: Oscar Winners of the Past Two Decades

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    February 26, 2019 10:09
    The last 20 years of cinema have showcased films that are destined to become classics, and with this year’s Oscar’s having just occurred, Impact’s Francis though it to be the perfect time to highlight their personal favourite winners from the past two decades.   Best Adapted Screenplay My Choice:...

  • Will the 4% Challenge Actually Make A Difference?

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    February 25, 2019 20:56
    The ratio of male to female directors is dismal. With the announcement of the 4% Challenge, can we be hopeful that 2019 will begin to level the playing field in the entertainment industry? It has been less than a year and a half since the Weinstein accusations began, of...

  • Who Should (And Will) Win At the Oscars? – Part 2

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    February 24, 2019 20:21
    Having already addressed the nomination for the ‘What’s’ of this years Oscar’s, in part 2 of 2 Francis takes a look at who should win at this year’s upcoming event, once more taking a look at the nominees, who likely will win, who should win, and who they believe to...

  • What Should (And Will) Win at the Oscars? – Part 1

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    February 24, 2019 09:33
    2018 was a fantastic year for film, and how better to celebrate this than to rifle through the nominees for the 91st Academy Awards. Here, Impact’s Francis takes a look at this year’s nominees for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Adapted Screenplay, as well as provide their predictions...

  • Oscars 2019 Controversy: How Important is Hair and Makeup in Film?

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    February 20, 2019 13:09
    If the last few years have taught us anything, it is that the Oscar’s are nothing short of controversial. The 2013 awards saw Seth McFarlane tank with tasteless domestic violence jokes, and 2016 became the year of celebrity boycotting, a direct result of the predominantly white nominations list. So,...

  • The Horrors of Hollywood: The Race Gap

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    February 10, 2019 07:00
    Ah, Hollywood. A land of films, fast cars and movie stars. Also a land of dinosaurs apparently. The recent “Oscars so White” scandal certainly shone a light on Hollywood’s problems with representation in regard to awards contention. However, this proves to be only part of a larger issue that plagues...