Navigating The Oscar Race: South Asian Cinema’s Quiet Surge As Shortlist Voting Begins

When awards season chatter begins around the last quarter of every year, “Oscar buzz” pretty much overshadows every other awards body. Hollywood studio-backed films with recognizable actors, directors and/or producers that made an impact during the year begin appearing on a plethora of “best of” lists that are discussed, analyzed and given substantial media attention. […]