The Oscars aren't perfect. The ceremony runs long, the jokes are often cringeworthy, the Academy sometimes buries craft categories during commercial breaks, and plenty of deserving artists go home empty-handed every year. But we keep watching. Because we love celebrating the people who make the art we love. Casting and stunt design are finally getting their due, with awards for these categories debuting at the 98th and 100th ceremonies, respectively. But we want to talk about other areas that deserve recognition. Palm SpringsCredit: NeonBest ComedyDrama dominates awards season year after year, leaving excellent comedies fighting for the leftovers. Comedy is hard—arguably harder than drama—and sometimes just as emotional.The Golden Globes separate drama from comedy and musical categories, which creates space. Films like Bridesmaids, The Truman Show, and Back to the Future are beloved, but were overlooked when it came to Best Picture awards. (These are the kinds of movies that sneak into a Best Screenplay or an acting category, or sometimes directing.)A dedicated comedy category could make room for more nominees and potentially draw broader audiences to watch the ceremony.Best Ensemble ActingIndividual performances get celebrated, but many films succeed as ensemble works. The Screen Actors Guild already presents an ensemble award, recognizing that acting is collaborative. An ensemble category would acknowledge this at the Oscars, too. It would also create more opportunities to honor diverse casts and narratives that don't center on traditional lead roles. Achievement in Motion Capture PerformanceThis is becoming so commonplace, it's about time the Academy caught...
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