OT: Gods & Generals + The Acadamy Awards

gregebowman · #1 February 16th, 2004, 11:36 PM

Oh, Atrocities, one reason why G&G may not have gotten any nominations is that it was released early in the year. Last March or April, IIRC. Generally speaking, the earlier a movie is released, the sooner it's forgotten by the nomination time. That's why most studios save what they think is their best shot for a Christmas showing. I know there are a lot of well-deserving movies that get passed over because of this, but it's the nature of the business.

Atrocities · #2 February 16th, 2004, 11:38 PM

Thanks Greg.

I still say the Acadamy is a joke.

gregebowman · #3 February 16th, 2004, 11:56 PM

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Originally posted by Atrocities:
Thanks Greg.

I still say the Acadamy is a joke.

You're right about that. First of all, I thought the Academy Awards were for American films. I can see some of the British films that have been nominated in the past as deserving of being included, but why the heck are they allowing obviously foreign films from such countries like Italy being included in the Category as Best Movie? That's why there is a Best Foreign Movie Category. Don't tell me there isn't any bribery going on there. Plus, almost all of the speeches turn into political ones lately. Especially when you get Michael Moore making a speech. I used to enjoy watching it when I was younger, just to see if some of my favorite films would get an Oscar. I might watch this coming one just to see Billy Crystal. But if I do watch it, I don't think I'll enjoy it. It has just become too political.