This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Academy Awards, otherwise known as the “Oscars.” It is a ceremony which recognizes excellence in the American film industry. This year’s host, Jimmy Kimmel, will be announcing and presenting the winners of the 24 categories with an Oscar. Who are the “Academy”, and why are we thanking them? The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are a society of over 6,000 people who involve themselves in the production of movies. The Academy is composed of various branches pertaining to the different roles of movie making, such as animation, acting and directing. The members vote within their own category to determine the final recipients of the awards, hence why they receive a great amount of thanks each year.