Just days after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it would be investigating Andrea Riseborough’s grassroots Oscar campaign, her To Leslie co-star Marc Maron blows up the Academy’s investigation.
Maron, 59, who plays motel owner Sweeney in To Leslie, called out the academy in the latest episode of his WTF podcast, released on Monday.
The actor and podcaster said he believes the Oscars decided to investigate because their campaign “threatening” their corporate system.
Blast: Just days after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it would investigate Andrea Riseborough’s grassroots Oscar campaign, her To Leslie co-star Marc Maron blasts the Academy’s investigation
Appearance: Maron, 59, who plays motel owner Sweeney in To Leslie, called out the academy in the latest episode of his WTF podcast, which was released on Monday
“Apparently the Academy of Motion Picture Sciences or whatever that is decided to investigate Andrea Riseborough’s grassroots campaign to get her the Oscar nomination,” Maron began.
“Because I think it’s so threatening to their system that they’re going to be completely bought out by corporate interests in the form of studios,” he added.
‘Millions of dollars [are] put into months of advertising campaigns, public relations and screenings by major entertainment companies, and Andrea was backed by her peers through a grassroots campaign enforced by a few actors,” he added.
Academy: “Apparently the Academy of Motion Picture Sciences or whatever that is decided to investigate Andrea Riseborough’s grassroots campaign in order to get her the Oscar nomination,” Maron began
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Millions: “Millions of dollars [are] put into months of advertising campaigns, public relations and screenings by major entertainment companies, and Andrea was backed by her peers through a grassroots campaign enforced by a few actors,” he added
The Riseborough and Maron film To Leslie only grossed $27,000 at the box office, but the film and Riseborough’s performance were praised by Cate Blanchett at the Critics Choice Awards, with Howard Stern and Kate Winslet also crediting the performance with Gwyneth Paltrow and Charlize praised Theron also hosts screenings of the film.
After details emerged about the campaign — including an email from actress Mary McCormack, wife of To Leslie director Michael Morris, asking celebrities to post about the film — the Academy decided to investigate whether the campaign violated the rules of the academy or not.
“The academy is [like]”Well, we have to look at this. It shouldn’t work like that. Independent artists don’t deserve the Academy’s attention unless we see exactly how it works. So we’re going to look at that,” Maron said.
Movie: The Riseborough and Maron movie To Leslie only grossed $27,000 at the box office, but the movie and Riseborough’s performance were praised by Cate Blanchett at the Critics Choice Awards, with Howard Stern and Kate Winslet also praising the performance, together with Gwyneth Paltrow and Charlize Theron also hosting screenings of the film
Maron added that he believes Riseborough will retain her Best Actress nomination, where she competes for her first Oscar against Cate Blanchett (Tar), Ana de Armas (Blonde), Michelle Williams (The Fabelmans) and Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All At Once) will compete ).
“Nothing will happen because of [an investigation]. It was serious, the campaign, and it’s not undeserved,” Maron said.
“But I’m glad the Academy – at the behest of special and corporate interests and paranoia about her looks – is conducting an investigation. Who gives a**k!’ he said.
Keeping the name: Maron added that he believes Riseborough will keep her Best Actress nomination, where she competes for her first Oscar beating out Cate Blanchett (Tar), Ana de Armas (Blonde), Michelle Williams (The Fabelmans) and Michelle Yeoh (Everything) will fight Everywhere at once)
To Leslie is based on a true story of a West Texas woman who wins the lottery and squanders her fortune in a short time.
She reunites with her estranged 20-year-old son as she tries to rebuild her life from scratch.
Other starring roles are Allison Janney, Stephen Root, James Landry Hebert, Andre Royo and Owen Teague.
Story: To Leslie is based on a true story of a West Texas woman who wins the lottery and squanders her fortune in a short time