Yalitza Aparicio is the first indigenous woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her work in Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma, and despite not taking home the Oscar for–Olivia Colman won for her role in The Favourite–the Oaxacan actress of Mixtec and Triqui heritage has paved the way for future generations. Her […]
Netflix’s Secret Academy Awards Race Weapon? The Oscar Whisperer
It’s been an astounding season for Netflix. In September the streaming giant won more Emmys than any network or cable outfit—and now, with the Academy Awards just weeks away, it has a Best Picture front runner, Roma, and a total of 15 nominations. There are many reasons for Netflix’s leap to become a major threat […]