Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigFeb 29, 2016
Upon being named winner of the 2016 Oscar for best actor, Leonardo DiCaprio pleaded with viewers to “work collectively together and stop procrastinating” and support political candidates who credibly promise to rein in corporate polluters. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Carrie Rickey / TruthdigFeb 29, 2016
The actor and comedian was tapped to criticize the academy that had hired him, but he walked the tightrope with grace and blistering humor. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Kasia Anderson / TruthdigFeb 29, 2016
Update: In the show's home stretch, the political moments seemed to happen with about the same frequency that African-Americans were called onto the Oscar stage as presenters Also: Joe's standing O, DiCaprio's climate-change plea and the 88th Oscars' final wins. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
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By Allen Barra and Margaret BarraFeb 29, 2016
Is the "best picture" always the best picture? Not if history is any guide. And some observers will argue that a similar lack of logic is apparent in the shortage of minority representation in the major Oscar nominations. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Allen Barra / TruthdigFeb 28, 2016
The casting director, who died in 2011, discovered or jump-started the careers of many of today's biggest Hollywood names, and she was known for placing African-Americans in parts intended for white actors. Yet her own name is missing from many of her most famous projects. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 24, 2016
"Last Week Tonight" gets to the bottom of Hollywood whitewashing and asks viewers, "How is this still a thing?" Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Carrie Rickey / TruthdigJan 30, 2016
Voluntary steps to include more people of color and women should be a priority throughout the entire Hollywood system of moviemaking, from studios’ executive ranks to casting. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJan 25, 2016
Backing calls for more diversity in Academy Awards nominations, Ruffalo last week joined other Hollywood figures in criticizing the overseers of the Oscars after no black actors were nominated for the second year straight. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Kasia Anderson / TruthdigJan 15, 2016
It's not as though there weren't plenty of options to mix up this year's lineup of Oscar nominees. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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