Consider This from NPR When Oscar got it wrong
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Jan 23, 2025 Dive into the missteps of the Academy Awards, where classics like 'Singing in the Rain' and 'Apocalypse Now' were overlooked. Unpack the snubs that raised questions about representation in film and the industry's evolving standards. Explore legendary blunders, like the infamous mix-up between 'Moonlight' and 'La La Land,' highlighting the push for diverse narratives. This conversation unveils the intricate dynamics of taste, culture, and the sometimes unpredictable choices made by Oscar voters.
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2001: A Space Odyssey Snub
- Bob Mondello recalls the 1968 Oscars when Oliver! won Best Picture.
- 2001: A Space Odyssey, a groundbreaking film, wasn't even nominated, shaping his view of the Oscars.
Return of the King Win
- Mark Rivers' first Oscars in 2004 saw Lord of the Rings: Return of the King sweep the awards.
- This experience gave him a false sense of his favorite movies always winning, quickly corrected the following year.
Brokeback Mountain vs. Crash
- Scott Detrow points out two types of Oscar misses: outright snubs and nomination losses.
- He cites Brokeback Mountain's loss to Crash as a particularly controversial example of the latter.