Reply #139: Brokeback [View All]

[fujiyama]

was probably the more 'significant' film in terms of culture. You're right in that it broke a boundary in the topic it covered and will likely be remembered for that reason.

But then again the award doesn't always go to the film that has the biggest impact (box office or otherwise). I just saw Annie Hall the other day and while I found it entertaining and funny, it never had and never will have the cultural significance Star Wars had (regardless of whether you like Star Wars or not).

Now, I'm not trying to compare Star Wars with Brokeback (one deals with a more serious issue of acceptance and tolerance), but the Academy is quirky and it's impossible to agree with them all the time (or in my case very often - it's rare I agree with their Best pic choice).