nytimes.com — WHAT does it mean to manufacture drama? The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences thought it knew when it announced last year that the number of Oscar nominees for best picture would be doubled, to 10 from 5.
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alefoxMar 5, 2010
well just look at comrade bojangles. He one the race. Their racest towards there prez, and they're full of drama
bonerchampMar 5, 2010
The Oscars are definitely a big bag of who-gives-a-s**t publicity, but I back Moon. It's funny, tragic, superbly acted, & smart. The set design & music are righteous. What's not to like? Moon all day every day.
Closed AccountMar 5, 2010
not at all. haha. didn't he spend like 15 years or some ridiculous amount of time making avatar (aka the highest grossing movie of all time?) geez that oscar probably has his name enscribed on it right now. lol
netantMar 5, 2010
The point is those pig f**kers can now advertise their flick as "Oscar nominee" to raise their profit margin. So 8 more films may see a bit more money, but the "worthy" ones are going to lose money because "Oscar nominee" award will now be a devalued door prize.Yes, I'm quite peeved at this move by the Academy.