Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Surely, these roles could have gone to actors of color.
As "La La Land" battles "Moonlight" and "Hidden Figures," the Oscar contest assumes new layers in Trump's America.
"Musical used to be a dirty word when you are going to these studio meetings. But the word has taken on a better patina lately."
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Director Asghar Farhadi is one Oscar nominee who could miss the ceremony.
Ali, a Muslim, was nominated for an award this year.
That's infuriating.
He is the first black American to be nominated in the Best Cinematography category.
