6 The New Trier News The 385 Friday, February 5, 2016

These Hollywood anti-awards celebrate when death finally arrives. They all breaking point. This wild film may assume it won’t be long. The entire movie was shot on the best of the worst earn Leo his first Oscar However, Glass unexpected- site, rather than with green screens, ly holds on. In fact, the group waits to add to the realistic nature of the by Sam Blanc days, hoping for Glass’s death. Even- film. That meant filming in - -25de by Jessi Zook The Golden Raspber- tually, they give up, leaving Glass in gree weather in remote locations like ry Awards, shortened to the Star studded and filled with ex- a shallow grave. Canada and Argentina. “Razzies,” are the award sea- citement, fear, and suspense, “The But soon after, Glass, defying The entire cast felt the strain son’s homage to every god-awful, Revenant” lived up to its rave 8.3 out the odds, wakes up. Alone, with while shooting, especially DiCaprio, scratch-your-eyes-out, never-get- of 10, according to IMBD. no rifle, and still injured, he’s deter- who faced the most challenges, ac- ting-those-two-hours-back film The movie opens with Hugh mined to find his betrayers and get cording to Variety Magazine. of the year. Glass, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, revenge. When he spoke, many of his Loosely based on the Oscars, a fur trapper in the early 1800s, on a What ensues is a heart wrench- lines were directed at Native Ameri- the awards mimic many of the hunting expedition alongside a group ing tale of desperation, determina- cans, so he had to learn both Pawnee The $4.97 Razzie trophy Razzies.com of other trappers. tion, and sorrow. and Arikara languages. same categories including, but After barely escaping the wrath The cast, made up almost entire- One of the most difficult scenes not limited to, Worst Actor, Worst Actress, and Worst Picture. have now grown to be included of a tribe of violent, warring Native ly of men, includes DiCaprio, Tom for DiCaprio was when he had to eat in segments on popular channels Hardy, and Will Poulter, all of them a real bison liver, rather than a prop. “Fifty Shades of Grey,” “Pix- Americans, they’ve lost many of such as Comedy Central, al- living up to their reputations. He wanted to take the risk to benefit els,” “Jupiter Ascending,” and their men and are forced to abandon though nowhere on television is Hardy, known for his roles in the scene and his acting, DiCaprio “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2,” have their boat and trek home over land to the show available in its entirety. “The Dark Knight” and “Inception,” told Vanity Fair. received the most nominations avoid being targeted again. The only place to watch the Glass, accompanied by his half and Poulter, recognized for his act- DiCaprio’s dedication didn’t go this year with six each, and “Fan- whole show is on their YouTube Native American son, takes the lead, ing in “The Maze Runner,” “We’re unnoticed. Not only was he awarded tastic 4” was in second with five. channel, Razziechannel, and there guiding the group back to camp, the Millers,” and “The Chronicles a Golden Globe, but he’s also been All of these movies will be up for are live updates available on their when the journey is suddenly dis- of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn nominated for an Oscar. the Worst Picture award. Twitter feed, @RazzieAwards. rupted by a violent attack by a bear Treader,” are fantastic supporting After seeing the movie, I was Many actors and actress- Although the show itself who’s determined to defend her two actors to DiCaprio, who steals the shocked by how much I enjoyed it. It es from these movies will also is open to anyone who wants to cubs. show. was action packed and kept me capti- be nominated for Worst Actor/ watch, voting requires a bit more Found barely alive by the rest of DiCaprio is outstanding, and vated until the very end. The film set Actress including Jamie Dornan effort, and frankly, a fair amount his group, Glass is carried onward, it is possibly the best performance itself apart from all the current mov- and Dakota Johnson from “Fif- of money. falling in and out of consciousness. of his career. However, the job did ies out there. If you’re looking for a ty Shades of Grey,” Channing In order to vote, a member- But, when he’s determined as a come at a price. The conditions that way to spend your weekend, consid- Tatum and Mila Kunis from “Ju- hopeless case, Glass is left with three he had to endure while filming were er “The Revenant.” piter Ascending,” Adam Sandler ship is required at the cost of forty comrades who promise to bury him enough to make anyone reach their from “Pixels,” and Kevin James dollars. The membership includes from “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2.” access to forums about the show, Although “Mortdecai” was chances to get tickets to the event, not nominated for Worst Picture, the ability to vote, and, as their its leading actors, Johnny Depp website says, “Bragging rights – and Gwyneth Paltrow, are also up Your friends and rivals will now for Worst Actor/Actress. know your opinion actually mat- Twenty five New Trier - stu ters!” dents were shown the nomina- This year, the Razzies are set time for big changes. The Acade- white actors.” tions and placed their own votes. for Feb. 27, intentionally the eve- All white Oscar my is taking dramatic steps to alter British actress Charlotte Ram- Dakota Johnson won Worst Ac- ning before the Oscars, and will nominations spark the makeup of our membership. In pling is opposed to this boycott, tress with ten votes, and Adam be bigger than ever. The nomina- the coming days and weeks we will deeming it “racist against whites.” Sandler won Worst Actor with tions, which came out on Jan. 12, anger in Hollywood conduct a review of our membership In an interview with France’s Europe nine. were showcased in a skit, depict- recruitment in order to bring about 1 radio, she said, “There are always For Worst Picture, “Paul ing a man observed in a scientific problems: ‘He’s less handsome’ or by Emily Abt much-needed diversity in our 2016 Blart: Mall Cop 2” won by a land- experiment as he hears the 2016 class and beyond.” ‘He’s too black’ or ‘He’s too white.’ slide, nabbing more than half of nominations. This year marks the second year Janet Hubert, the original Aunt There will always, always be some- the votes. The scientists supposedly in a row that all Oscar nominees Vivian from Will Smith’s “Fresh one who will say, ‘Oh, you’re too In “Paul Bart: Mall Cop 2,” conducting the experiment com- have been white. Actors such as Jada Prince of Bel-Air,” uploaded a four ….’ What are we going to do? We’re the cover image of Kevin James ment with playful banter as his re- Pinkett Smith and her husband Will minute YouTube video attacking Pin- going to classify all that to create cruising on a Segway was suffi- actions go from mild displeasure Smith have sparked a movement of kett Smith’s stance on the Oscars. thousands of little minorities every- cient to make junior Giulia Liebo- to trying to saw his own arm off. actors and directors threatening to “First of all, Miss Thing: Does where?” vich say, “I haven’t even seen the But this mocking humor is all boycott the Oscars. your man not have a mouth of his Markham strongly disagreed movie, but the cover is enough to part of the fun. Sophomore Rita Jan. 16 was the start of this con- own with which to speak?” Hubert with Rampling’s statement, rebutting, get my vote.” Murphey admitted that many of troversy when Pinkett Smith tweeted, asked in the clip. “The second thing, “There is very little in this world that The reactions of New Trier the nominated films are ridicu- “We are rarely recognized for our ar- girlfriend, there’s a lot of s--- going is racist towards white people. We students only reinforce the failure lous, but according to her, that’s tistic accomplishments. Should peo- on in the world that you all don’t have the privilege beyond anything of this film, which rarely got more just part of their charm. ple of color refrain from participating seem to recognize. People are dying. for almost everything in this world. If “Movies like this need to ex- all together?” Within two days, this Our boys are being shot left and right. no member of the black community than one star in mainstream me- dia reviews. ist,” she said, “if not just as some- movement, known as #OscarsSoW- People are hungry. People are starv- has been nominated for best actor in thing to laugh at.” Murphy argued hite, spread through social media, ing. People are trying to pay bills. years, there is something to be said While such movies become a bad joke to viewers and crit- that many of the movies that get grabbing the attention of many other And you’re talking about some moth- about that, even if it’s not intention- nominated for these awards are erf---ing actors and Oscars. It just al.” ics alike, they are perfect for the celebrities. sentient in their stupidity. ain’t that deep.” Sophomore Ava Lotsoff believes Razzies. Other black actors are join- “‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2’ ing this front. Spike Lee, an Oscar It is not only the black communi- the whole situation is irrelevant and Since it started as a joke at was never made to be a master- award-winning director, posted an ty that is boycotting the show. White causing unnecessary drama. “Who- a potluck party hosted by copy- piece, but that doesn’t mean we Instagram taking a stance with the actors are taking a part in this move- ever is most qualified for the award writer and publicist John Wilson, shouldn’t be entertained by it,” caption, “We Cannot Support It... 40 ment as well. George Clooney, Oscar should receive it,” Lotsoff said. “And the Razzies have grown vastly. In she said. White Actors In 2 Years And No Fla- award-winning actor, added a point to if you think you should receive an 1981, the first Razzie awards in- Although most students va At All. We Can’t Act?! WTF!!” this controversy in an interview with award because of your race, that’s volved Wilson himself standing weren’t aware that the Razzies Cheryl Boone Isaacs, a black Variety Magazine. “I don’t think it’s not a good thing, because if you want at a cardboard podium in an old even existed, those who did woman and the President of the a problem of who you’re picking as to be seen as equal then everyone tux, speaking into a broom as a thought they were pretty great. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and much as it is how many options are should be on the same playing field.” microphone. “I think the idea’s pretty fun- Sciences, responded to the feud in a available to minorities in film, partic- Sophomore Graham Michelson Winners were awarded, ny,” junior Michelle Cheng said. statement to Us Weekly. ularly in quality films?” said, “I don’t think the Oscars are and still are today, with a gold “I’d like to acknowledge the Sophomore Libby Markham racist. People who are boycotting are spray-painted trophy worth ap- “The Oscars tend to make wonderful work of this year’s nom- supports the boycotting of the Oscars. looking for a disproportionate repre- proximately five dollars. people think too seriously when inees. While we celebrate their ex- “If actors who could benefit from the sentation of the country. The Oscars The impromptu ceremony it comes to the film industry. You traordinary achievements, I am both Oscars happening and could be nom- should go to whoever deserves it the was a success, and by the follow- have to remember that there are heartbroken and frustrated about the inated and could win are the ones most.” ing week, multiple newspapers tons of dumb, goofy movies ev- lack of inclusion. This is a difficult starting this boycott then obviously picked up the story. The awards ery year too.” but important conversation, and it’s it’s legitimate… especially if it’s the