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Oscar bias towards one type of movie

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What kind of films win Oscars? Below is all the Oscar winners classified by the type of emotion they generally illicit.

There are five classifications I use are:

1. Reflective films. These films induce mild feelings of dejection or depression to make you reflect and ponder.

2. Anxious. Films that induce anxiety or fear, like horrors and thrillers, allow us to experiment with these troubling emotions in a safe environment.

3. Amused. These films give us a a laugh, to help relieve tension.

4. Informed. People who watch these films are seeking education and are curious to learn.

5. Elated. These films lift our spirits and emotion.

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And the winner is…reflective films. Too bad if you tried to make a film to scare, amuse, inform or uplift.

If you want to know what type of film you prefer, take your movie personality quiz.

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