Chris Rock and the Oscars: A Hypocritical Scenario?
Imagine if Chris Rock were to win an Oscar for his acting, especially after he made it clear he didn’t want to host the Oscars not long ago. Would accepting an Oscar make him a hypocrite? Or would it contribute to the diversity that many people are clamoring for, even though the push for diversity in the Oscars has become a poorly worded joke?
Rock is undoubtedly a talented actor, having played some great roles over the years. However, there are times when even the best falter, and Rock has been involved in quite a few movies that turned him into a stereotype or gave him a role that didn’t suit him well. As a comedian, he’s fantastic, and his numerous awards prove it. But when it comes to his acting credits, they’re not all that impressive, as he’s not an action star or a dramatic actor. People expect him to make them laugh, and that’s what he does best.
Chris Rock: A Comedian First, Actor Second
To be fair, Chris Rock is a comedian first and an actor a distant second. If there’s any chance of him getting an Oscar, it would mean that the awards show has hit rock bottom and sailed into the abyss where things go to get lost. That’s how bad the awards will have become when anyone and everyone can win an award simply because they tried or due to extenuating circumstances such as diversity.
His talent is undeniable, but it doesn’t lean towards Oscar material, as some might agree. His comedy is golden most of the time, but the continued talks of diversity and the idea that the Oscars are now bound by diversity is a reason why many people won’t stand much of a chance any longer. The awards should go to those who do the best job, and merit is a big part of what keeps people competitive.
The Hypocrisy of the Oscars and the Desire for Recognition
One thing that can be said about actors and anyone in show business is that the more attention they get, the more recognition they appear to want. While it’s not indicative of everyone, the most famous among them don’t balk at the idea that a paycheck isn’t the biggest reward and will gladly vie for the golden statues that apparently mean they’re worth more. Is anyone else seeing the hypocrisy of this? Chris Rock has already made himself into a legend; would an Oscar do anything but tip him over the edge, as it’s done to a few others?
The surprising idea of the Oscars is that they actually elevate anyone when, in truth, they make the job harder. The mere act of winning one means that the demands will increase on the individual, and the overall expectations will remain at the same level that it took the actor to win the award in the first place. Or worse, the expectations will lower, and pretty much anyone that fits the description imposed by the Academy will begin to win since they were the best that could be found and are considered better than other candidates that didn’t fit the requirements.
Reforming the Oscars: An Honest and Sensible Award Show
At this point, the Oscars are, for the most part, another night that the elite of Hollywood are given to show just how rich they are, how important they feel they are, and how ridiculous it is to allow the Academy to pick the winners when the fans know who they enjoy watching and who should likely win because they did the best job and turned out the best that entertainment had to give that year. It has nothing to do with a lack of diversity since the whole idea of an award is to recognize those that have done something great that has been voted on by those that are appreciative of the effort and think that the movie did a great job.
If the Oscars were to become an honest and sensible award show, their ratings might actually go up, and people might be able to regain their faith in them. But if Chris Rock is ever called to the podium to accept an award on his own behalf, the hope is that he’ll have done something phenomenal that no one can argue with, and not just because the Oscars have been modified to favor certain people.
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