The oscars have a long history of making controversial decisions, often snubbing great performance and films. Here are some of the biggest mistakes in Academy Award History.
Glenn Close and Annette Bening Never Won An Oscar
Glenn Close has been nominated 8 times but never won, despite giving incredible performances in her movies’ Fatal Attraction ‘,’ Dangerous Liaisons, ‘the wife.’ Similarly, annette bening has also been overlooked, losing out despite standout roles in ‘American beauty’ and ‘the kids are alright’.
Austin Butler Losing Best Actor in 2023
We all witnessed that Austin Butler’s Transformation Ilvis Presley Was Incredible. He was trained perfectly and took care of every detail perfectly, Yeet Lost to Brenden Fraser for ‘The Whale’. While Fraser’s Was Heart Warming, Butler’s Performance Arguable Deserved The Award.
‘HOOP Dreams’ Snubbed for Best Documentary 1995
‘HOOP Dreams’ transformed the landscape of documentary filmmaking, despite not receiving a nomination. The controversy surrounding this oversight prompts in the selection process for documents at the oscars.
‘The Lego Movie’ Left out of Best Animated Feature 2015
Although ‘The Lego Movie’ was innovative, humorous, and visually impressive, it did not receive a nomination for best animated feature. Many Considered it a Strong Contender, Yet the Award Ultimately Went to ‘Big Hero 6’.
Non-English Performances have been overlooked
Numerous Outstanding Performances in Foreign-Language Films have gone unrecognized. Notable Instans including Song Kang-Ho in ‘Parasite’, Penélope Cruz in ‘Parallel mothers’, and Hidetoshi Nishijima in ‘Drive My Car’.
‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ losing best picture
The iconic action film ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ was defeated by ‘Charge of Fire’, a movie that has not maintained its appeal over time. Many believe that spielberg’s adventure masterpiece deserved to win.
‘Selena’ complete ignored -1998;
Jennifer Lopez Gave a Career-Defining Performance in the Film ‘Selena’; However, the movie did not receive any recognition at the oscars. Considering its significant cultural influence, this oversight is Regarded as a Substanti Snub.
Stephanie HSU and Angela Basset Losing Best Supporting Actress (2023)
Jamie Lee Curtis received the award for her performance in ‘Everything Everyways All At Once’; However, there was a previving sentiment among many that her co-star stepphanie hsu or angela bastt, recognized for her role in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ Wakanda Forever, ‘WEREVING OFERE DEREVING OND Honor.
The oscars have had a history of missing out on some real talent and making some pretty questionable picks. Fingers crossed that future awards will finally recognize the films and performances that truly deserve it.
