Dear readers, this week, ‘W’ IS FOR 10 *W*ORST OSCAR-WINNING MOVIES ...
In the opinion
of some movie critics, there have been more deserving contenders over the past
50 years for winning an Oscar. What’s your take on the following Oscar-crowned movies?
Did they merit their Oscar or should a rival nomination that year have won?
Did they merit their Oscar or should a rival nomination that year have won?
1 Gigi (1958) (above). Ever seen it? Or know anyone who's seen it?
Should have won? Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (above & below)?
Starring Elizabeth Taylor as
Maggie, with Paul Newman simmering with anger as Brick:
2 Crash (2005) with
Susan Bullock etc:
Ang Lee’s tale of gay cowboys in Wyoming:
Should have won? Lost in Translation?
Should have won? Gosford Park?
Robert Altman’s thoughts on the British class system:
Robert Altman’s thoughts on the British class system:
5 Ordinary People (1980)
Should have won? Scorsese’s Raging Bull?
Should have won? Alexander
Payne’s funny Sideways?
Should have won? Giant?
Even longer but bravura performances from James Dean and Rock Hudson:
Even longer but bravura performances from James Dean and Rock Hudson:
8 Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
Should have won? My Left Foot?
9 Chicago (2002)
Should have won? The Hours?
Should have won? Fargo?
The Coen brothers’ black comedy with Frances McDormand’s pregnant police chief:
The Coen brothers’ black comedy with Frances McDormand’s pregnant police chief:
ANY OTHER OSCAR-GARLANDED
MOVIES THAT SHOULDN’T HAVE BEEN?
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22 comments:
Your top movies Gigi and Cat on a hot sink roof I both saw. I LOVED GIgi, can't remember about the Cat. The rest of the movies I don't think I saw.
They are all good to me and any contest is just a reaction of the 'current judges' opinion ~ same with juried art ~ ^_^
this one is hard...I loved alot of these movies whether they were the winner or not! :)
I don't think I've actually seen any of these movies. I better not offer an opinion. :-)
Hi Nora and Lola,
I can see I need to watch some more movies - I agree sometimes the Oscar crowned movie winners, don't deserve the Awards and in my opinion there are other better movies.
Happy day
hugs
Carolyn
I've never seen Gigi!
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I like your list, Nora. I would argue that the three that I saw, Gigi, Cat on the Hot Tin Roof, and Giant weren't really bad enough for the 'honor.'
Also I am glad that my "W" word hero for the day, Willie Nelson, didn't make your list.
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Note: Willie's better movies were Barbarosa and The Red Headed Stranger. Neither should ever make anyone's bad list.
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Agree with them all except 'Lost in Translation.' When a movie starts panning slowly up Ms Johanssens underpants and that's the only part of the movie that makes any sense, the DVD is better off as my coffee cup holder.
Hey gorgeous Nora and Lola! You two are great gathering these movies :) Well done! This is a very good post.
Sending you both our love,
The Team Harrison xoxo
I agree with every one of your suggestions! Fargo and Sideways are two of my all time favorite movies...
A film that was cheated of its Oscar was Cyrano de Bergerac, and all because Gerard Depardieu said he witnessed someone being raped, as a boy. But the French for to witness being 'assister', it was assumed he was implicating himself.
I hate to admit this (but I'm going to anyway), I rarely go to movies because I find them...well...boring.
Curling up with a good book, Buzi (my cat) and a bowl of air-popped popcorn is my idea of a relaxing evening.
As far as awards, it's a lot of hype and very subjective.
omg, completely agreed about Gosford Park- what an amazing movie! (and Fargo- bizarre but good.)
I did love Chicago, though- I'm a sucker for the 20s!
I definitely agree about Brokeback Mountain - one of my absolute favourite films. Such a beautiful movie and A LOT better than Crash.
Ooooh and I adore Giant - such a great film!! LOVE James Dean! :-)
I must admit that I agree with most of your worsts and should haves.
I agree with you about all but the first and last!
Gigi was the best of these in my book.
=)
Some of these movies do seem like they Were Wrongfully awarded Oscars....
Wonderful post for the letter W...
A+
I only saw a few of these movies.
Have a fabulous week!
Liz (mlc)
Liz (yacb)
interesting comments on the movies.
For me a great movie must stand the test of time. It may be one I never forget or one that I could watch multiple times.
I've not seen some of the ones mentioned here. I'll add them to my list.
I don't always agree with the choice for best picture either.
I just missed seeing Giant last weekend! Drat!I often wonder why terrific movies lose and really silly ones win! I suppose it is the politics! Great choice here!
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