Published on, Sept. 18 -- September 18, 2025 7:23 AM

Amy Poehler airs her criticism of the Academy Awards. She believes the genre, comedy, in which she often appears in movies and shows, does not get a 'deserved' recognition at the Oscars.

On her podcast, Good Hang with Amy, she shared her views when Olivia Colman appeared as a guest to promote her new movie, The Roses. During their conversation, they touched upon comedy, in which both have a fair share of experience. Recalling Benedict Cumberbatch's words, Olivia says, "If you can do comedy, you can do anything. I really do believe that." In response, Amy criticises the Academy Awards for largely ignoring films that feature humour.

"Of course. You don't have to tell me, babe. Every si...