Ryan Phillips

The DTH predicts the 2021 Oscars

The votes are in and the 2021 Oscars Awards show is here for you to see how the best films of the year match up against each other. Arts & Culture writers give their predictions on who and what films they believe will take home the Academy's highest honors. 

What to Watch: Oscars Edition

The 2021 Oscars awards will showcase a diverse selection of films April 25th. Some notable films that the Academy nominated are Judas and the Black Messiah, Nomadland and Sound of Metal. With theaters being closed this year, viewers can catch these films or various streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and HBO Max. 

Oscars Spotlight Column: ‘Collective’ is a gripping account of truth and injustice

"Because of this mostly objective approach, it feels as though we are watching events occur in reality — with unpredictable stakes and terrifying implications. Instead of letting the action take a break with a filmmaker’s interjection of produced graphics or non-diegetic music, we remain firmly in the film’s world – Nanau lets the events speak for themselves."

Oscars Spotlight Column: ‘Another Round’ is intoxicatingly good

From start to finish, Thomas Vinterberg’s voice is apparent in "Another Round". It’s a voice that informs every aspect of production, and one that is quite worth listening to. (9/10)

Column: The surprises and snubs of this year’s Oscar nominations

With more precursor awards shows left before Oscar night, the races are still in contention. However, I see front runners beginning to rise, including Boseman in “Ma Rainey” and Carey Mulligan in “Promising Young Woman.”

Column: ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ is entertaining family fun

Column: J Blakeson’s 'I Care a Lot' is a messy but watchable crime comedy

“I Care a Lot” is an entertaining dark comedy, but feels shallow and overstuffed enough to keep the experience from being truly satisfying. (5/10)

Relax and recharge: Students use wellness days to catch up on shows, movies

“When we have things like movies and shows, it gives us a chance to go into a different world," UNC psychology professor Jonathan Abramowitz said. "It distracts us from the stress of school, the stress of the pandemic and whatever other stressors are going on in our lives." 

C-START program gives students a chance to share their passions through teaching

Honors Carolina’s C-START, which stands for “Carolina Students Taking Academic Responsibility through Teaching," allows undergraduates to design, develop and teach their own courses. These include topics ranging from literature to the environment. 

Column: Riveting, unsettling 'Saint Maud' establishes Rose Glass as bold cinematic voice

After being postponed due to COVID-19, the release of the new film "Saint Maud" produced a gripping and discomforting experience full of great acting, directing and visual imagery.