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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know this is a criticism of the Oscars and has been for some time.  I see that it is again this year. I stopped watching the awards show years ago for various reasons. And, I'm unlikely to watch this year, either. But, I get that it's a big honor for actors.

I've not seen that many movies this past year so am genuinely wondering if the complaint is more general or is there some specific actor(s)/actress(es) that have been overlooked this year? Is it right to expect a non-white nominee regardless of the caliber of the performance? Is that the complaint here? Or is there someone or some people who have been genuinely overlooked this year?

I realize that someone will find something wrong with what I've asked and that's fine.  But, I'm just wondering what people think (after just reading that Jada Pinkett Smith is boycotting the event).
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I haven't read the other responses and I'm not sure if boycotting the event is warranted. But, there were specific movies and performances this year that could or should have been recognized, notably Straight Outta Compton (deserving of a Best Picture nominee as well as an acting nomination for Jason Mitchell at least) and Creed (deserving of a best actor nomination for Michael B. Jordan and a best supporting actress nomination for Tessa Thompson). I believe that if Michael B. Jordan were white he would be a double Oscar nominee by now. The Oscars would be so much more interesting if they were interested in different types of actors and stories. [/quote]

By the way, I am white and and a huge movie/Oscar buff.[/quote]

Another white person who is flummoxed by the lack of recognition for Michael B. Jordan.[/quote]

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