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In reply to the discussion: Am I the only one who wasn't impressed with Best Actress? [View all]WarGamer
(12,509 posts)71. The Academy Awards are entirely an awards show for and by the INDUSTRY.
They don't reflect the opinions of the viewers.
Members of the Academy vote not only for performances, but for situations and circumstances.
In other words, it's like DU voting for "politician of the year" and comparing that award winner to that of the broad population.
My wife and I are total cinema addicts, for 20 years (minus years when I was overseas) we hit up 3-4 movies per month at the movie theater and more at home.
While it's possible to "appreciate" art... that doesn't mean it excites, motivates or takes your breath away.
A lot of Academy Award winning movies fall into that category.
Take the last 5 years of Best Picture nominees... for me, about 1/3 are unwatchable and 1/3 are okay.
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I have seen some assessments that equate her portrayal with that of a disabled person.
littlemissmartypants
Mar 11
#48
I didn't see Emma Stone's movie, but I have to admit being disappointed that Gladstone lost..
hlthe2b
Mar 11
#5
It was just far too long for that kind of story - 3 hours and 26 minutes - that's like "Ben-Hur" length for a far less
Midwestern Democrat
Mar 11
#19
I don't understand why people post just to say they don't care about the topic of the thread.
Ocelot II
Mar 11
#36
The point is that it's not much to worry about. The decisions were almost entirely insignifant to what's happening
Goodheart
Mar 11
#39
Me either. Attention seeking behavior, repping the misunderstood contrarian?
littlemissmartypants
Mar 11
#55
I disagree, Lily was very good but her roll didn't require as much as Emma Stone's roll.
flying_wahini
Mar 11
#40
The movie was great. Emma stone was great. Mark Ruffalo was great. Willem Defoe was great
NoRethugFriends
Mar 11
#45
Is that because you felt like the movies were too white this year or was it the subject matter?
BannonsLiver
Mar 11
#87