Editorial | The Oscars are in the middle of an identity crisis

Editorial | The Oscars are in the middle of an identity crisis

As a lifelong film nerd, I’ve always enjoyed the Academy Awards. Growing up, it felt like a second Super Bowl in my house. My parents don’t watch nearly as many movies as I do — few people should, it’s frankly too much — but they always watched the Best Picture nominees.  While they weren’t the most invested in the film world, they enjoyed the comedy bits, red carpet glamour, and celebrity interactions. For most casual audiences, I’d say this is…