The Frankenstein Oscars
March 5, 2018 · Hollywood, movies, culture
Sunday’s Oscar telecast was a little bit like a State of the Union address given by a president in the final year of a failing administration.
Richard Rushfield is an entertainment journalist and author known for his coverage of Hollywood and the entertainment industry. He is the founder of The Ankler, a prominent newsletter covering the business of Hollywood. He contributed cultural commentary to The Weekly Standard, writing about the Oscars and the politics of blockbuster films.
Sunday’s Oscar telecast was a little bit like a State of the Union address given by a president in the final year of a failing administration.
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