Why the 1972 Oscars remains one of the the best ever
Looking back, the 1972 Oscars feels like a time capsule of a changing Hollywood.
The 1972 Oscars was more than just an awards ceremony; it was a dazzling celebration of cinema that captured the essence of a time gone by.
In recent years, I’ve really felt that the Oscars have become more bland and boring. It seems like it’s more about showing off than actually celebrating others and their achievements. The genuine joy and pride in other people’s success seems to have faded, making the ceremony feel less authentic and memorable than it used to be.
Raquel Welch and American football player Joe Namath attend the Academy Awards together, Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Fotos International/Getty Images)
In my opinion, the 1972 Academy Awards was something completely different.
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