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The article discusses what the author refers to as a diversity problem involving the Academy Awards (Oscars) nominations in 2016, and it mentions the Oscars failed to recognize any minority actors for the second year in a row. Motion pictures dealing with the lives of black people are addressed, including "Creed" starring white actor Sylvester Stallone and "Straight Outta Compton." It states that African American actress Jada Pinkett Smith and director Spike Lee plan to boycott the Oscars.

The article reports on the debate about whether Michael B. Jordan is a good actor. Jordan has been praised for his performance in films like "Black Panther" and "Creed." Users of Reddit and Twitter and pop culture enthusiasts have been talking about the acting skills of the U.S. actor. Jordan has aspired to a career similar to that of Will Smith and Leonardo DiCaprio.

The article discusses the significance of film remakes as an indicator of U.S. politics during the early 21st century, particularly the 2016 U.S. presidential election. It examines films such as "Creed," "Ghostbusters," and "The Magnificent Seven," particularly when compared to the political symbolism in the original films. The article discusses the film genre the western and its importance during the Cold War.

The article presents a conversation with actor Sylvester Stallone. Topics include his Academy Award nomination and Golden Globe Award for his supporting role in director Ryan Coogler's motion picture "Creed," his work with acting coach Ivana Chubbuck in which he used emotions related to the 2012 death of his oldest son to improve his performance and his mourning, and criticism regarding his acting abilities resulting from his many roles in action films.

The article discusses the motion pictures that have been nominated for Academy Awards (Oscars) in 2016, and it mentions how the black-themed film "Straight Outta Compton" did not receive a Best Picture award nomination. According to the article, an all-white group of entertainers have been nominated for the Oscars' acting awards. The films "The Revenant," "Mad Max: Fury Road," and "Spotlight" are examined, along with the boxing movie "Creed" and the Academy Awards' lack of diversity.

The article focuses on the 2016 motion picture awards the Academy Awards and possible nominees over the age of 69. The author discusses the film "Youth," starring Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, and Jane Fonda, the film "Creed," starring Sylvester Stallone, and the film "I'll See You In My Dreams," starring Sam Elliott and Blythe Danner.

The article offers arts news briefs as of November 30, 2015 including the growth in ticket sales of movies such as "Mockingjay Part 2" and "Creed," the musical "Daddy Long Legs" at the Davenport Theater in New York City, and pianist Daniil Trifonov who joins the New York Philharmonic orchestra.