In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, a historian looks over this year’s fact-based Oscar contenders and declasres there’s more to a great movie than factual fidelity. Also: Annies honor anime vetran Otomo, and can Amy Adams upset?
Roundup: Why historical accuracy isn't everything
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:01 am · January 31st, 2014
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Updated: 'Alone Yet Not Alone' disqualified songwriter responds
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:05 pm · January 29th, 2014
The controversial nominee has been disqualified after the Academy decide Bruce Broughton’s personal campaigning was against Oscar rules.
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The Academy turns a fishy situation into an embarrassing moment for all
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:42 pm · January 29th, 2014
By rescinding the Best Original Song Oscar nomination for “Alone Yet Not Alone” due to questionable campaigning, the Academy has levied an over-the-top response to something that is basically status quo. Where does the witch hunt go from here?
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