Presumably to boost ratings for the Oscar telecast, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences just announced it will for the first time since 1943 field 10 best picture nominees instead of five.
I am all kinds of for this. Too many worthy movies get the high hat each year, and I’m excited to see them spread the recognition around!
Now they should bring back Steve Martin and/or David Letterman to host.
Find Variety’s story on the matter here.
