Tyranny With A Smile | Ep. 724

Film Critiques

Ben Shapiro critiques the Oscars, highlighting the irony and perceived lack of quality in the awarded films. He points out that movies like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Black Panther" were among the few seen by audiences, yet the former won awards despite its questionable editing quality. Shapiro criticizes the Oscars for being a "back-patting fest," where films are celebrated more for their political correctness than their artistic merit 1.

The Oscars did what the Oscars do, and they do the same thing every year, and they are always equally irritating.

--- Ben Shapiro

He suggests that the event has become predictable and tiresome, often ignoring mainstream films in favor of niche, politically charged content 2.

   

Political Statements

The Oscars also served as a platform for political statements, which Shapiro finds hypocritical. He notes the irony of celebrities advocating for income equality while flaunting extravagant wealth, such as Lady Gaga's $30 million diamond 1. Shapiro criticizes the lack of acknowledgment for controversial figures like Bryan Singer, while political jabs at figures like Donald Trump were abundant 3.

If you think that it is brave for people in Hollywood to get up in front of other people in Hollywood and make jokes about Donald Trump, let me introduce you to, like, anyone who is brave on planet Earth.

--- Ben Shapiro

He argues that these political gestures are more about self-congratulation than genuine bravery or activism 4.