Academy Nominees aren't Box Office Hits. Do Oscars Still Matter?
The Oscars ceremony celebrates the best the industry has to offer — but the nominated films are rarely box-office hits, and viewership of the awards broadcast has declined. Will we see a rebound?
Headlines From The Times · Glenn Whipp, Gustavo Arellano, Denise Guerra, Kasia Broussalian, Ashlea Brown, David Toledo Diaz, Mario Diaz, Mark Nieto, Mike Heflin, Jazmín Aguilera, Shani O. Hilton, Roberto Reyes, Heba Elorbany, Nicolas Perez, Helen Li
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Show Notes
The Oscars ceremony is a night to celebrate the best the industry has to offer — but the nominated films are rarely box office hits, and viewership of the awards broadcast has declined. Will we see a rebound?
Today, we talk about the future of the Academy Awards, and who might win Sunday. Read the full transcript here.
Host: Gustavo Arellano
Guests: L.A. Times film and television reporter Glenn Whipp
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