DEFINE Podcast: #OscarsSoWhite in 2017

The Young Folks is proud to present a podcast that hopes to take part in the ongoing discussions on diversity in the film and television industry. DEFINE: Conversations on Hollywood & Diversity is a monthly podcast hosted by yours truly with…

Oscars 2017: 10 Biggest Snubs and Surprises

The Oscar nominations are out which means it’s time to ruin relationships over who did and did not get nominated. After last year’s #OscarsSoWhite controversy, people were anxious to see if the Academy learned its lesson. Well, it did and…

2017 Oscar Nominations: Complete List

During a live-streamed event this morning, Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced the 2017 Oscar nominations with the help of past Oscar nominated talents Demian Bichir, Dustin Lance Black, Glenn Close, Guillermo del Toro, Marcia Gay Harden, Terrence Howard, Jennifer…

Comparing Snowden and Citizenfour

This weekend audiences around the world were introduced (or reintroduced) to Edward Snowden in Oliver Stone’s latest film Snowden. The film has had a very promising opening weekend at the box office and some critics have sung its praises. This…

#TYFOscars 2016 Live Twitter Party + Giveaway

In honor of the 88th Academy Awards airing on Sunday, February 28 we are throwing a PARTY!! Yes, it’s another of our Live Twitter parties where The Young Folks’ writers take turns manning the @TYFofficial Twitter, sharing the night’s winners, our reactions and…

10 Surprising 2016 Oscar Snubs

The Oscars are an event for recognizing the most talented artists working in film, but what if the most talented artists aren’t being recognized? Here are 10 different films and categories that were surprisingly ignored by the Academy in 2015.

Live Reaction to 2016 Oscar Nominations

The Oscar Nominations are out, and to the surprise of many, several blockbusters were granted coveted spots on the Oscar stage. Of the films nominated, Mad Max: Fury Road and The Revenant received the most nominations with each garnering 10 and 12…