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Dean Cain, who has a unique perspective having written his dissertation on the Academy, expressed discontent with the organization's evolution. Originally intended to be a unifying body for filmmakers, the Academy has shifted focus, now primarily known for the Oscars. Cain pointed out that the Academy's efforts to go "woke" have diluted its essence, leading to a decline in viewer engagement. He voiced frustration over the necessity for a $500 million fundraising campaign, suggesting that this desperation is indicative of a much larger issue.
"Are you going to toss in a little bit? Can you got a nickel, a dime maybe something to throw there? I feel sorry for them,” Cain remarked, hinting at the irony of a once-respected institution resorting to fundraising.