Will The Shape of Water and Three Billboards dominate at the first post-Weinstein Academy Awards? Our chief critic makes his picksThe grandees of Hollywood are approaching this year’s Oscars in a pretty subdued and wary mood,the most subdued since the days of 9/11 and the Iraq war. Because this is the Former Court of King Harvey, the first ceremony since Weinstein’s downfall, and that of many others. This is the arena in which Harvey Weinstein could preen himself; this is section of how he dazzled and intimidated his victims. It is the award-ceremony ecosystem that allowed Weinstein-style predators to flourish. Related: The full list of nominations for the Oscars 2018 Continue reading...
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