Here’s a reality check regarding the annual hand-wringing over how “unfair” the Oscars are: they’ve never been fair. But the problem of choosing between disparate works of art and declaring one film or performance to be “best” will remain. Most signs point to Sam Mendes’ First World War thriller “1917” taking Best Picture. It has topped most of the industry awards that signal an Oscar win. The only real challenger is “Honeyland,” also nominated for Best International Feature Film.

Source: thestar February 06, 2020 19:52 UTC