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Frank Cannon

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6. As much of an absurd circlejerk as the Oscars have always been...

Reply to SheilaT (Reply #5)

Sat Jan 17, 2015, 10:21 AM

Jan 2015

I'm surprised they included people of color amongst their nominees for 16 years straight.

I actually think Edge of Tomorrow was better than some of the movies on the list of Best Picture nominees this year, but I don't think it got nominated for ANYTHING. I ain't gonna cry about it, though. I'll just continue to enjoy it on my own.

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It takes away so much from the movie, Selma, to make it seem [View all] mfcorey1 Jan 2015 OP

It did get a 'nod', Selma is one of the Best Picture Oscar nominees. PoliticAverse Jan 2015 #1

You're right, but there is so much buzz because it did not get a Best mfcorey1 Jan 2015 #2

I think it should have gotten nominated for best director.. No Best Actor is understandable Schema Thing Jan 2015 #3

I agree about the "award" not driving me to see a film, either Demeter Jan 2015 #4

I have not paid any attention to the Oscars in years. SheilaT Jan 2015 #5

As much of an absurd circlejerk as the Oscars have always been... Frank Cannon Jan 2015 #6

Plus, for all of us, our taste in movies SheilaT Jan 2015 #9

Not sure how many have seen the movie onecaliberal Jan 2015 #7

The director of Selma--Ava DuVernay-- is in good company. mnhtnbb Jan 2015 #8