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Oscars.org (http://www.oscars.org)

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Thank the Academy for this educational Oscars site.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this site presents a historical overview of the Oscars and related information on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. The site is designed for an adult audience, but the content is generally fine for kids. (The nominated films are another story.)

Educational value: Visitors will find a wealth of historical information about the Oscars.
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Sex: The screenshot for The Reader shows characters in bed together; they're not wearing clothes, but the shot isn't revealing.
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Families can talk about the Oscars. What makes a movie or performance Oscar-worthy? What do you like (or dislike) about watching the awards? Who would you thank in your acceptance speech?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Visitors looking for the scoop on this year's awards won't find much here -- Oscars.org focuses more on the Academy's history, resources, and programs. There are cool photos and video clips from events and exhibitions, but there's not much interactivity -- except for the Oscars Designer Challenge, which encourages visitors to select an evening gown for one of the night's award escorts. However, the site deserves a big round of applause for its Teacher's Guide series, which includes educational activities for aspiring filmmakers.
This review was written by Susan Yudt
 
 

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