The same old show

"Hollywood's ritual of self-congratulation, otherwise known as the Oscar awards, has become the most boring show on the planet."

The Hindu : Opinion / Editorial : The same old show: It is due to the utter predictability of the prizes. Was anyone really surprised when The Artist, a slight but charming ode not just to silent cinema but to Hollywood itself, left its competition in the dust with five wins? About the only award that quivered with an iota of suspense was the one for Best Actress.

The problem lies with the interminable stretch of honours announced in what has come to be known as “awards season.” And what the Academy does, essentially, is stamp their seal of approval on these awards.

Hollywood likes tree-hugging Dr. Seuss character

The Lorax, perhaps the most famous anti-industrial crusader from children's literature, is about to become a big-time corporate spokesman. The animated movie is about a creature who 'speaks for the trees' and fights rampant industrialism in a retelling of the Dr. Seuss children's book first published in 1971.

The Hindu : Opinion / Op-Ed : Hollywood likes tree-hugging Dr. Seuss character: The studio is being selective about its partnerships, with a focus on planet-saving activities, like planting trees, that aren't usually the focus of children's movie campaigns.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hopes the movie will help children understand the link between saving energy and saving the environment.