It's about time. That's the general consensus among members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences interviewed by Gold Derby in response to the new rules unveiled Tuesday requiring that all members confirm that they’ve seen every film in an Oscar category before they’re allowed to vote for a winner in that category.

In a major shift for Oscar voting protocol, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that members will now be required to confirm they've watched all nominated films in a category before being allowed to vote in that race.

For the first time, members must officially see every movie that’s nominated in a given category before they can vote. At least a few Academy members are applauding the new rule: “They needed to do something.