Oscars: Does artistic merit outweight personal scandal, and should it?
When it comes to handing out Oscars, should the off screen behaviour of the likely recipient count a little, a lot or not at all?
Karl has held a variety of senior editing and writing roles since joining Fairfax Media in 1999. Most recently he was The Age's entertainment editor from 2009-2012. As national film editor, he oversees our film coverage in print and on our digital platforms.
When it comes to handing out Oscars, should the off screen behaviour of the likely recipient count a little, a lot or not at all?
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