Starting this year, an academy member was required to watch all films in a category in order to vote on that category. I’m sure compliance was not perfect, but

Starting this year, an academy member was required to watch all films in a category in order to vote on that category. I’m sure compliance was not perfect, but it seems a much better process than the honor system. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2025-04-22/the-oscars-mandate-voters-watch-all-nominated-movies-set-new-rules-for-ai-and-refugee-filmmakers https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2025...