Oscars: Is The “Fan Favorite” Vote A Good Idea?
The Oscars are once again the center of a controversial discussion, as they usually are when awards season hits. This Oscars season in particular has been dicey, with many arguing about the value of some movies over others, and a lot of Marvel fans arguing that the Academy doesn't recognize the kinds of movies that people in the general public actually liked and went to see (like Spider-Man: No Way Home). It seems as though these points of discussion, and perhaps the Oscars dip in viewership in general, caused them to introduce a new element of the show that will allow for some viewer interaction.
In this collaboration with Twitter, in the weeks leading up to the broadcast, viewers will be able to vote for their favorite movie of the year using the hashtag #OscarsFanFavorite. The film that gets the most cumulative votes will be recognized during the show, and three of the Twitter users who voted for this film will be given a trip to Los Angeles to present at the 2023 ceremony. It's important to note that this movie is not given an actual award or anything, just a moment of recognition. This seems like a strange direction for the Oscars to be taking, which begs the question: is this a useful marketing strategy or a very desperate attempt at holding onto relevancy?
It's Okay That Spider-Man: No Way Home Didn't Get A Best Picture Nomination
It's no secret that the Oscars have been experiencing lower ratings in recent years, and it seems as though the Fan Favorite vote is their way of trying to involve people who don't normally watch the Oscars. Sure, maybe a lot of people haven't seen 90% of the movies nominated for Best Picture, but if they still get the opportunity to make their voices heard about which movie they liked the
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