For
They celebrate talent and bring recognition.
Against
They are biased, political, and often ignore real creativity.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“If he wins an Oscar, he's looking at seven-figure paydays and easy access to bottomless wallets on future projects.”
“She was nominated at the Critics Choice awards, and even won in the Golden Globes Best Actress category.”
“The awards are heavily shaped by marketing and lobbying.”
“Voters often share similar cultural and age backgrounds, aren’t required to watch all nominated films, and are influenced by industry favoritism.”