Why Movies Now Suck: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Standards for Oscars, Fail Artistic Achievement Like Braveheart, No County for Old Men, Etc.

https://www.smobserved.com ^ | Mar 15, 2026 | Stan Greene

[Beowulf9]

The Oscars, once Hollywood's premier celebration of cinematic artistry, have increasingly come under fire for prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandates over pure merit and storytelling excellence. Titled "Why the Oscars Suck: Diversity, Equity Inclusion Standards Fail Art," this critique highlights how the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Representation and Inclusion Standards-introduced in 2020 and fully enforced for Best Picture eligibility since 2024-have transformed the awards into what many view as a politicized checklist rather than a genuine honor for filmmaking achievement.

[Vaduz]

Agree

[Texas resident]

I went to see the Regan movie when it came out. It was a good historical account of him and what was going on in his lifetime.

The only movies I will rewatch over and over are:
The Replacements and Major League.

[bray]

That was a pretty good Bond, but Sean Connery was the best.