The Oscars!

[Rickypt]

Originally Posted by SapphireSister

not sure about the person who wrote the original short story.

I'm almost positive that she is straight. Oh, but I'd better not get into another discussion about speculating on someone's sexual orientation!

[Miss Vicky]

Guys? Since when were the Oscars about who (or what film) was most deserving of accolades? It's all about politics and popularity and has been at least for as long as I've been watching it.

[madformac]

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

Guys? Since when were the Oscars about who (or what film) was most deserving of accolades? It's all about politics and popularity and has been at least for as long as I've been watching it.

Yes indeed. "The Oscars" is self indulgent style over content and utter ****e.

The best performances and films rarely win anything. The academy is stuffed full of pompous self importants all trying not to age. It's the ultimate country club. If you don't play by the rules or your face doesn't fit in forget it. I actually quite admire George Clooney (never thought I would say that) because he has managed to walk the thin line between Academy acceptability and remaining true to your craft.