Meta-Critique of the Academy Awards

The 92nd Academy Award’s turned out not to be another boring award show as most people imagine now-of-days. Instead, was rather historic and progressive in certain areas of their awards. Ben Travers rips apart the Oscars complete lack of congestive flow yet, praising the progressive development and recognition of art in cinema again in “Oscars 2020 Review: ‘Parasite’ Won, and Nothing Else Matters”. The article begins with Travers disapproval of the show and what they must change in order to survive. First, there needs to be a host once again, then shorting the length, and creating a unifying theme. This year’s award show’s production was a mess, but it was the historic win of “Parasite” that gained a positive approval from the critic. The aesthetic or message of the article centered around how “Parasite’s” big win highlighted a more diverse film compared to its fellow nominees or past winners. This was the first foreign-language film to ever win best picture how this win, “represented everything the Oscars were otherwise lacking”(Traver 3). The critic points out how the surprise of the win and the barriers it broke down was monumental . A film that was up against some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbuster’s this year, Traver insinuates it was refreshing for a Korean film in this day of age to be recognized in such high regard.  In terms of medium, the critique did not offer any insight into the Oscars background, instead, he shifted the article to reflect the nominees. He was deeply disappointed in the entertainment of the show itself and found the other nominees to be lackluster. The critic is proud that certain tradition’s from the Oscars have been shattered by “Parasites” win, “the Oscars put their money where their mouth is, walking the walk instead of just talking the talk, and each time “Parasite” won, it was a sight to behold” (Traver 12). Traver believes that while the Oscar has room for improvement (diversity wise), the recognition of “Parasite” big win proved the Oscars are moving in a different direction. Specifically, where diversity and art are once again appreciated while restoring faith back into the show.