This is very true, although I always thought the narrative was just born out of the shock value of someone being nominated 14 times and never winning, as opposed to specific instances of being "snubbed" in favor of someone less deserving.
I remember when Return of the King swept all 11 of its nominations. I was a hyped young almost-teenager.
That makes sense. It's one of my favorite trilogies (and a great movie on it's own, minus the 100 times it should have ended). But definitely not the type of movie I normally think of when I hear "Academy Award Winner for Best Picture". That's awesome.
I saw Fellowship at a theater last week and I had to remind myself it came out like sixteen years ago. I felt so old.
all three LOTR movies are Very Very Very good. And still good. Two Towers is the best though. Also, much as I enjoy the extra stuff, the theatrical cuts are better than the extended versions.
The scene where theoden is getting his armor put on and says how did it come to this is my favorite scene in those movies.
Finally watched Darkest Hour. It was ok. Haven't seen Phantom Thread yet or Roman J. Israel, Esq., but it seems like Oldman is trying the hardest to get that Oscar. I still prefer John Lithgow's performance as Churchill.
Guillermo del Toro wins best feature Directors Guild award for 'The Shape of Water' We officially have our Best Director frontrunner
I don’t want to rip Del toro, because he’s amazing, and I know the Oscars are mostly politics, but every other nominee in that category is more deserving.