Brian Cox Criticizes Oscars and Questions Awards Season Bias

The 'Succession' star calls the Academy Awards a 'fallacy' and defends his overlooked performance as Winston Churchill in the 2017 film 'Churchill.'

Brian Cox described the Oscars as 'absolute nonsense,' claiming they disproportionately reward films released between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Cox argued that his performance in the 2017 film 'Churchill' was superior to Gary Oldman's Oscar-winning portrayal of Winston Churchill in 'Darkest Hour.'
He attributed the lack of recognition for 'Churchill' to its summer release and the absence of major studio backing.
Cox has previously criticized the state of cinema, citing an overemphasis on blockbuster franchises like Marvel and DC films.
The actor, who recently voiced a character in 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,' has never been nominated for an Oscar despite winning other major acting awards.