The main thing I got from this article is just how many mediocre movies win awards.
I’ve heard it argued that Oscars should be given for films from five years earlier so there can be some realistic assessment of their actual impact on culture.
My key example is The English Patient, which beat (among others) Fargo. TEP was forgotten within 6 months, Fargo’s influence is massive. (Full disclosure, I think the Coens deserve Oscar’s for at least three of their films.)
Oscars aren’t about cultural impact though or Dude Where’s My Car would have one.
Oscars are about industry politics.
(Also I think The English Patient is a very good film and that Oscar helped Minghuella get The Talented Mr Ripley off the ground. How’s the peeping Tommy).
Dude where’s my car winning an Oscar…
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The often-cited example is Slumdog Millionaire winning over Benjamin Button, Frost/Nixon, Milk, and The Reader when The Dark Knight wasn’t even nominated.
Superhero movies aren’t for everyone for sure, but there is absolutely zero question that The Dark Knight was one of the most influential movies of all time. Even the academy sort of admitted it was a mistake by adjusting some of their nomination rules afterward.
“9. Titanic (1997)”
“Paint moi like one of your French girls…”
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This is actually a really good analysis of what makes a lot of these movies great!
I’m really impressed that they did write ups for all of them.
I made my way through what felt like a bunch and realized I’m only at 78. It’s a good article, but it’s a marathon. Saving for later.
This is the content I’m looking for, thanks OP
For those wanting to see what Peter Jackson’s masterpiece involving puppets would look like
Her talents are huge!
That page gave my adblocker a solid workout.
