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But inthe current era of intense political polarization, the standards for villainy have shifted.
How does a normal movie transform into an Oscar villain?
But asthe leading expert on the topic, Ive developed a general formula outlining the process.
The film then premieres to a divisive reaction among the public.
But crucially, it retains the imprimatur of awards-season success.
A consensus emerges among detractors that the film needs to be taken down a peg.
Finally, the group dynamics of Twitter come into play.
This creates a self-perpetuating cycle that lasts all the way until Oscar night.
(Three weeks earlier this year, by the way, for no reason whatsoever.)
These are the movies online progressives will be pulling for this year.
9.Parasite
Also nominated for:Directing, Original Screenplay, International Film, and 2 technical categories.
Politically, the films scabrous tale of class rage is pretty unimpeachable too.
Just dont mention white feminism!
But, like many real dads, the patriarchal elements ofFvFfeel more goofily out of touch than truly harmful.
(Could we call such an outrageously long movie a sign of masculine entitlement?
Besides, Martin Scorsese has been publicly feuding with comic-book fanboys, a demographic pegged as problematic by default.
But neither has quite taken off as a serious Best Picture contender, so theres not really any point.
But sinceMarriage Storyhas faded from the conversation, this wave may have already passed.
And Tarantino himself remains acontroversial figure.
(Discussion topic: Does this story of human perseverance downplay the horrors of the actual conflict?)
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