Oscar bait

Oscar bait is when a movie or a performance is made specifically to impress people who choose which movies get awards. It's like when you make a special dessert to impress your mom and dad, but the dessert makers are making it to impress the judges of an important baking contest. People who make Oscar bait movies or performances try to use big names, important topics, or interesting storytelling techniques to make the judges feel impressed and want to give them an award. It's not always the same as making a great movie that lots of people will love, but some people really like doing it because they want to win an award.