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How to Improve the Oscars: Add New Categories, Bump the Show Up to February and More
How to make the Oscars better with more categories, streaming simulcast and more.
Categories for stunts and voice acting/motion capture would give recognition to animation and films like “Planet of the Apes.” And the documentary sector is undergoing a golden age. While these are crucial for emerging filmmakers, they serve two main purposes for unknowledgeable viewers — winning office pools and signaling bathroom breaks. Given that these films aren’t widely available for viewing either before or after the show, perhaps they’d be better showcased during the Governors Awards, or a new Creative Arts-style ceremony developed by ABC.
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