Preview: The Oscars

It’s that time of year when the conversation starter is something like: “Felicity Jones or Rosamund Pike?” or maybe, “Michael Keaton or Eddie Redmayne?” A person’s thoughts turn to the allure of the silver screen and hope that artistic merit wins over mere power of celebrity. An imperfect system Although the Oscars are typically a reliable and respected establishment, it comes as no surprise that the system isn’t perfect. Among the common criticisms is the possibility of ...