Winning an Academy Award is the dream of many a wannabe Hollywood star – but should it be?
Certainly since they were first presented in 1929, the Academy Awards, known colloquially as the Oscars, have become one of the most prestigious media awards in the world. While similar accolades exist – the BAFTAs in the UK, the César Awards in France, Australia’s own AACTA Awards, and the Goya Awards in Spain – the glitz and glamour associated with Hollywood, and the globally pervasive influence of the American media, have ensured that it is the Oscars which are most associated with cinematic excellence and success in the public’s mind.
