Tinkering with Oscar docs voting system raises hopes, fears
The Vote's latest print column for Variety looks at the state of the Oscar feature documentary category (won most recently by "Undefeated," above) in the wake of this year's new approach to balloting.
Amid all the debate over rules changes for documentaries at the Academy Awards, there is one question that matters.Are we closer to the most deserving docs getting nominated -- or farther away? ...
Read the entire piece here, and also note that the film academy has extended the voting deadline for the 15-doc shortlist, which now won't be revealed until December.
A native of Los Angeles raised by two parents and "Hill Street Blues," Jon Weisman ankled his scriptwriting career and began working for Variety in 2004, subsequently serving as associate editor of features and television reporter before becoming awards editor. He promises not to use this platform to retroactively campaign for Oscars for “The Misfits,” though he’d feel justified in doing so.
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