The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a new category at the Oscar ceremony; 'Outstanding Achievement in Popular Film'. It seems they made this concession because of the scant representation of popular/blockbuster movies at the Oscars. The last blockbuster movie that won the Oscar for Best Picture was The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).
What do you think about this new Oscar category?
1. I'm happy about this new category. I think it's a smart move.
2. I don't like this new category. I think they shouldn't add this new category.
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What do you think about this new Oscar category?
1. I'm happy about this new category. I think it's a smart move.
2. I don't like this new category. I think they shouldn't add this new category.
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Posted 2 years ago
Peter, Champion
i'm not crazy about the idea...basically this category just says that they weren't very good movies but alot of people liked them...what does that say about the people who went to see them...
it bows down to those who criticized movies like 'wonder woman' not be nominated...
however...it didn't deserve to be nominated...make a good movie and it should be nominated...popular or not...
it bows down to those who criticized movies like 'wonder woman' not be nominated...
however...it didn't deserve to be nominated...make a good movie and it should be nominated...popular or not...
Not to be pedantic, but the category basically says that they weren't the best movies but people paid to attend them the most, since "the best" hardly means "the only good" and does not necessarily mean good at all in the event of none of the options in a selection from which to choose being good. There have been some years, perhaps from a purist minority point of view, in which no good movies were released in California cinema.
Vague and useless category. If the Academy feels that 'popular movies' (whatever that means) are not represented enough at the Oscars, they should start to nominate them for the awards that already exist. If those popular movies don't deserve those real awards, then the new one is just a consolation prize.
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Besides, "Best Stunt Choreography" could honor 'popular movies' (if that means blockbusters and genre movies) in a meaningful way. It would help hard-working and creative crew members come into the limelight, and we would know exactly what achievement is awarded.
Dan Dassow, Champion
They call themselves "The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences" but they seem to favor artistic achievements over technical ones, but that's probably why "arts" is named before "sciences".
I made that remark because of how the original Star Wars, a major technical achievement, was passed over in favor of Annie Hall.
Annie Hall is one of my least favorite "greatest" films, and now I have another reason to hate it. :(
To be fair, I cannot judge Annie Hall, since I've not even seen it. I do know a little bit about it, though. In my mind, it doesn't help that the film stars Woody Allen in addition to being plotted and directed by him. No affront to the man meant, but maybe he primarily belongs behind the camera.
rubyfruit76, Champion
Dan Dassow, Champion
Hoekkie
I read that in a news article.
Peter, Champion
To me, The Shape of Water is 'popular film'. Although perhaps not a blockbuster, it was in the box office top 50.
Hoekkie