Last night was the award ceremony for the Academy of Motion
Pictures Arts and Sciences, better known as the Oscars. AMPAS was created by
Louis G. Meyer (the last M in MGM) to promote the image of the film industry.
Essentially, the awards are given to people who make movies by people who make
movies. So it's as interesting to see who DOESN'T get an Oscar as it is to see
who does. The Oscar for best motion picture never seems to go to a science
fiction movie, to an adventure or a fantasy, to a romantic comedy or to a family
flick. Best actor and actress awards don’t go to stars in these genres, either.
Audiences love these films, but the film industry won’t take them seriously.
None of the year’s top ten box office draws received a nomination. It makes me
wonder how long any industry can survive when it so clearly ignores consumers’
wishes.
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