Sean Penn Slams Academy Awards, Labels Them

Sean Penn accuses Academy Awards of cowardice
Sean Penn criticizes the Oscars for stifling creativity, calling the organizers cowards. He says he only gets excited when truly impactful films, like "The Florida Project" or "Emilia Perez," earn recognition.
Sean Penn Slams the Oscars: ‘The Academy Has Exercised Extraordinary Cowardice’ When It Comes to ‘Expression’ and ‘Imagination’
Sean Penn blamed the Oscars for 'limiting different cultural expressions' and voiced his support for Ali Abbasi's 'The Apprentice' while at Marrakech.
Sean Penn accuses Academy Awards of cowardice at Marrakech Film Festival: They have largely been limiting imagination and cultural expressions
In a fiery speech at the Marrakech Film Festival, Sean Penn accused the Academy Awards of limiting artistic expression and cultural diversity, calling them cowards for their choices. He criticized the Oscars for their lack of support for innovative filmmaking and diversity within the industry.
Sean Penn raises voice against Oscars for limiting ‘imagination’
Sean Penn has recently lashed out at Oscars for limiting ‘creativity’ at Marrakech Film Festival on December 3.“The Academy have exercised really extraordinary cowardice when
Sean Penn rages at Oscars 'cowardice' for 'limiting filmmaking'
Sean Penn is furious at the "cowardice" of the Academy Awards for "limiting filmmaking" by snubbing the Donald Trump biopic 'The Apprentice'.
Sean Penn accuses Academy Awards of cowardice at Marrakech Film Festival
MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — Sean Penn on Tuesday blasted the organizers of the Oscars for being cowards who, in effect, limit the kinds of films that can be funded and made. The 64-year-old actor said at the Marrakech Film Festival that he gets excited about the Academy Awards only on the rare occasion that films he values are nominated.
‘The Academy Has Exercised Extraordinary Cowardice’ When It Comes to ‘Expression’ and ‘Imagination’
Sean Penn blamed the Oscars for 'limiting different cultural expressions' and voiced his support for Ali Abbasi's 'The Apprentice' while at Marrakech.
Sean Penn blasts Oscars for 'cowardice,' limiting expression in film festival comments
Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn took aim at the Academy Awards Tuesday, accusing the ceremonies of "cowardice" and limiting cultural expression.
Sean Penn blasts the Oscars over ‘extraordinary cowardice’
The Oscar-winning ‘Milk’ star made the comments at the Marrakech Film Festival where he was honored for his longtime acting and directing career
Sean Penn slams Oscars for ‘extraordinary cowardice’ after failing to embrace Donald Trump biopic
Sean Penn went on a rant against the Oscars while defending the biopic about a young Donald Trump at the Marrakech Film Festival. The 64-year-old actor, who has won two Academy Awards, spoke during a press conference Tuesday and accused the Oscars of being “afraid” of embracing “The Apprentice” starring Sebastian Stan as the president-elect,
Sean Penn slams Oscars for its 'cowardice' in fiery rant
Sean Penn on Tuesday blasted the organizers of the Oscars for being cowards who, in effect, limit the kinds of films that can be funded and made. The 64-year-old actor said at the Marrakech Film Festival that he gets excited about the Academy Awards only on the rare occasion that films he values are nominated.
Sean Penn Torches Hollywood For Being 'Afraid' Of Trump Biopic
It’s kind of jaw-dropping how afraid this ‘business of mavericks’ is when they get a great film like that," the outspoken ...
Sean Penn Blames the Academy Awards for ‘Limiting' Filmmaking: It's ‘Jaw-Dropping How Afraid' Hollywood Is of Controversy
"I would just encourage everybody to be as politically incorrect as their heart desires," Penn said while also applauding Ali ...
Sean Penn goes on anti-Oscars rant, praises Trump biopic while chain-smoking at press conference
When something sneaks through, it’s to be celebrated,” he argued about the controversial biopic following the president-elect ...