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In order to be nominated for the Best Picture award at the 2025&nbsp;Oscars, movies had to meet strict <a href="https://www.oscars.org/awards/representation-and-inclusion-standards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">criteria</a> on the inclusion of “underrepresented racial or ethnic groups.” (READ MORE: <a href="https://spectator.org/oscars-2025-politics-take-a-back-seat/">Oscars 2025: Politics Take a Back Seat</a>)
In this episode of&nbsp;The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo criticize the injection of DEI policies into the industry. Ellie and Lyrah also speculate about the future of Hollywood as conservative films continue to rise.
Tune in to hear their discussion!
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In order to be nominated for the Best Picture award at the 2025 Oscars, movies had to meet strict criteria on the inclusion of “underrepresented racial or{ai:summary}For the 2025 Oscars, films must meet new criteria focusing on the inclusion of underrepresented racial or ethnic groups to qualify for Best Picture. This move has drawn criticism for injecting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies into the film industry.Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the implications of these changes and the potential rise of conservative films in Hollywood. #culture

The Spectator P.M. Ep. 117: The Oscars’ DEI Criteria Decide Movie Wins

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