The Oscars Were a Mistake – Wisecrack Edition

The video critiques the Oscars, highlighting their origins as a tool to prevent unionization in Hollywood. It discusses the impact of the Oscars on the film industry, noting biases in nominations and the concept of 'Oscar bait.' The video argues that the Oscars often reward safe choices, which affects the creation and promotion of films. It suggests that viewers explore films that challenge norms rather than conform to Oscar standards.

What is the main critique of the Oscars presented in the introduction?

• They are too short in duration.

• They are held too frequently.

• They have a profound influence on new movie creation.

• They are too focused on international films.

Why were the Academy Awards originally created according to the historical section?

• To prevent unionization in Hollywood.

• To increase ticket sales.

• To celebrate international films.

• To promote independent films.

What was the initial purpose of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences?

• To increase the length of films.

• To promote international films.

• To prevent the formation of unions.

• To create a new film genre.

What is a common pattern in Best Picture winners according to the critique section?

• They are mostly foreign language films.

• They often belong to the drama genre.

• They are usually short films.

• They are often animated films.

Which type of film is less likely to win Best Picture according to the video?

• Sci-fi films

• Historical epics

• War movies

• Biographies

What is 'Oscar Bait' as described in the video?

• A new film genre.

• A strategy to win Best Picture nominations.

• A marketing term for animated films.

• A type of fishing technique.

How did the film 'Deer Hunter' change Oscar marketing strategies?

• By being the longest film ever nominated.

• By focusing its marketing on an Oscar nomination.

• By being the first animated film to win.

• By being released in the summer.

What is a significant critique of the Oscars' voting system?

• It favors animated films.

• It rewards films that are less disliked.

• It only considers films from the US.

• It ignores films with historical themes.

What is the impact of Oscar Bait on the film industry?

• It leads to more diverse films being made.

• It increases the number of foreign films winning Oscars.

• It reduces the number of films released each year.

• It results in many talented people producing less innovative films.

What does the video suggest viewers do instead of watching the Oscars?

• Watch only Oscar-winning films.

• Only watch foreign films.

• Watch films that challenge the status quo.

• Avoid watching films altogether.