How come Serenity didn't get Best Picture?
They weren't nominated for anything.
I'd say that alone makes the whole thing a farce.
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9 comments:
I think Sereniry was blacklisted because it ticked off the whole tree-hugger crowd when River ate a bug during the running-from-the-Reavers chase scene. Damn PETA!
Serenity isn't politically correct. You've got a woman who kicks ass against a nameless shrieking horde instead of being a victim, you've got a hero who doesn't agonize interminably over his decisions and a doctor who does the right things the first time, you've got an interracial couple that nobody makes a big deal over, you've got a hooker who isn't criticized for her lifestyle, and a cute woman who'd damn good with machinery.
And then there's "I'm going to my bunk" Jayne, who's ...um... pretty difficult to categorize.
So there's at least 6 reasons why it was ignored - any one of which would be the kiss of death in a regular film.
I agree wholeheartedly.
Because it wasn't that good.
Don't get me wrong, it was good... but it had way too many rough spots and transparent moments.
/also a fan
Don't forget Sahara - great movie, and Steve Zahn deserved Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Al Giordino.
Russ - You're an infidel. Burn him!
Yeah, there were some rough spots. But still. It was MY favorite movie of the year.
Surely the Academy should be a mirror of my personal tastes! :P
It'd be nice to think that the Oscars would reflect a list of what is LIKED, both as serious art and as popular cinema, but that's precisely why they blow goats.
I think Serenity should have popped up at least in technical categories.
I think the goofy guy with all of the TV's ruined it for Serenity. He converted a solid movie into a Canadian quality sci-fi tv show (no offense intended Canadians, I enjoy them all).
Also, Glau didn't kill enough people and killed 0 with her brain (as suggested in the series). That was a big letdown.
I hope firefly gets another crack at a movie though. Teendous series.
Serenity, Batman Begins, Sahara and The Island where my faves last year
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