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Lulu Wang Champions Persistence and the Importance of Representation
"The Farewell"'s success has achieved Lulu Wang's intention of telling stories that have for so long been unrepresented in the movie industry. -
'Parasite' May Be the Best Movie of 2019
"Parasite" explores the nuances of Korean class structure, and is the first South Korean film to earn the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or. -
Why Is a Movie About Don Shirley Not About Don Shirley?
Green Book winning an Oscar was a surprise for everyone. It's questionable how exactly Don Shirley was portrayed throughout the making of the movie. -
Five Gavel Editors, 296 Text Messages, and Way Too Many Oscar Predictions
Five of The Gavel's biggest movie buffs pitch in their predictions for the 2019 Oscars, which will take place on Sunday night. -
Allowing Art to Speak for Itself
The 89th Academy Awards came and went, but not without a fair share of drama. La La Land took over the show with a little help from Warren Beatty, Jimmy Kimmel’s ... -
Director Asghar Farhadi Protests Travel Ban with Oscar Absence
Farhadi's call for empathy reminded viewers of the Oscars of our shared humanity. -
Casey Affleck and the Questionable Ethics of the Academy Awards
By awarding Casey Affleck with the Oscar for Best Actor, the Academy prioritized talent over justice.
