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branford

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19. As I've indicated, I've never even seen Selma (or American Sniper or the other nominated movies),

Reply to BlueCaliDem (Reply #17)

Sat Jan 17, 2015, 03:56 AM

Jan 2015

and therefore have absolutely no opinion concerning whether the film is good, bad or anything else.

However, I've neither seen nor heard any actual evidence that Selma's lack of nominations was actually the result of racial animus, nor do I (and apparently the Academy) believe the quality of a film or worthiness for an Oscar should be determined on whether I approve of the political themes and intentions of the film.

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Oscar for Best Pic is 'American Sniper' vs. 'Selma'. [View all] JaneyVee Jan 2015 OP

So is having a Republican-led Congress. nt valerief Jan 2015 #1

I haven't seen either of them Sopkoviak Jan 2015 #2

There are 8 movies nominated for best picture, branford Jan 2015 #3

Hint: JaneyVee Jan 2015 #4

The subject of the movie is not necessarily determinative of the quality of the film. branford Jan 2015 #5

I take it that you're not rooting for "Selma" MrScorpio Jan 2015 #6

I'm not rooting for or against any of the nominated films. branford Jan 2015 #12

And judging by that one's comments so far on other threads as well, BlueCaliDem Jan 2015 #18

You're not going to convince that one. BlueCaliDem Jan 2015 #17

As I've indicated, I've never even seen Selma (or American Sniper or the other nominated movies), branford Jan 2015 #19

Hunch to Hint Alinem Jan 2015 #31

Welcome to DU gopiscrap Jan 2015 #38

Boyhood will win oberliner Jan 2015 #7

why do you think so? ND-Dem Jan 2015 #8

Buzz, plus it won both a Golden Globe and a Critics Award MrScorpio Jan 2015 #9

Vegas Odds for the 2015 Academy Awards oberliner Jan 2015 #11

so if i'm reading it right, american sniper has the worst odds of winning? ND-Dem Jan 2015 #14

That's what Vegas thinks oberliner Jan 2015 #16

blech. I hope not. Beaverhausen Jan 2015 #10

I didn't love it either oberliner Jan 2015 #13

The Imitation Game was fun provided you didn't care about accuracy Donald Ian Rankin Jan 2015 #21

The Imatation Game has my vote. smirkymonkey Jan 2015 #36

I was fond of how they Mira Jan 2015 #15

Going to watch American Sniper today.....sorry but it is everywhere on social media. It made 30 million on yeoman6987 Jan 2015 #20

i ASSURE you that Selma will win best picture. nt Dreamer Tatum Jan 2015 #22

My dream is that The Theory Of Everything mmonk Jan 2015 #23

have you seen them both lame54 Jan 2015 #24

"Sniper," is the jingoistic pick nilesobek Jan 2015 #25

"my gag reflex accelerates when Eastwood makes a war movie." EX500rider Jan 2015 #27

I should watch it I just got burned on that other movie. nilesobek Jan 2015 #33

Every time I have gone to the movies to see roody Jan 2015 #26

Did you say that with liberalhistorian Jan 2015 #30

No, I will see that one. roody Jan 2015 #35

You might want to edit your post. You've got a hyperactive autocorrect tblue37 Jan 2015 #40

Oops, thanks, liberalhistorian Jan 2015 #41

I usually love the Oscars, but liberalhistorian Jan 2015 #28

Same here. Initech Jan 2015 #32

Clint Eastwood did get snubbed for best director so there is a plus. Initech Jan 2015 #29

Don't forget... Archae Jan 2015 #34

Why is everyone acting like "American Sniper" is pro-war? XemaSab Jan 2015 #37

I hate it because Kyle is full of BS stories. killing people at a gas station, etc. nt Logical Jan 2015 #39

I'm really hoping that Godzilla wins it. Orrex Jan 2015 #42