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The Highs and Lows of Oscar 2016 Weekend

We called the 2015 Oscar nominations “a dark day for women in Hollywood.” Unfortunately that description fits most years, and certainly this one. #OscarsSoWhite rightfully dominated headlines about the Academy Awards this year, but a lot of outlets seemed to mostly ignore the fact that it is also #OscarsSoMale. As with all installments of the Oscars, this year’s telecast and the weekend leading up to it will be remembered for both its highs and lows. We’ve compiled some of the most inspiring, fist pumping moments and the ones that made us shake our heads with disbelief and disappointment.

The Highs

Kate McKinnon’s “Carol” Parody from the Indie Spirit Awards

“Saturday Night Live” player — and star of Paul Feig’s upcoming “Ghostbusters” — Kate McKinnon stole the show at the Indie Spirit Awards. The co-host brought tons of laughs, including a bit where she confessed her love for Paul Dano (“Love & Mercy), whom she described as a “hunky sad-eyed sex machine” before kissing him with a mouthful of ham. Most memorable, though, was her portrayal of Cate Blanchett’s titular character in “Carol.” Her “glove lunch” had us in stitches proving that she would be a great host for next year’s Oscars.


GLAAD Media Awards: Christina Aguilera, “A League of Their Own,” and More

“A League of Their Own” hit it out of the park at last night’s GLAAD Media Awards, taking home the honor for Outstanding New TV Series. The updated take on Penny Marshall’s...

Zendaya to Receive CinemaCon’s Star of the Year Award

Zendaya has been named as the recipient of CinemaCon 2023’s Star of the Year Award. The history-making actress will “receive the honor at the movie theater owners convention’s Big Screen...

NYWIFT Unveils Muse Awards Honorees: Danielle Brooks, Deborah Chow, & More

New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) has revealed the honorees for the 43rd annual NYWIFT Muse Awards. Dedicated to “[celebrating] and [illuminating] women of outstanding vision and...

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