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In response to "Were people expecting an animated film to get a nom for best pic? I would be of the opinion that no animated film should ever be nominated for best " by Loyola

an animated film is still a film. if it's better than the live action films, why NOT nominate?

Posted by Andie (aka Andie) Feb 23 '09, 12:20

same for documentaries.

i don't mind them having their own categories, because it gives more types of films recognition, but it shouldn't exclude them from the big prize (it's like 'best in show.')

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agreed -- nm - Guy Feb 23, 12:29
I don't think documentaries either should be nominated for best pic. I have a very traditional view of what should and should not be nominated for bp. -- nm - Loyola Feb 23, 12:22 11
- Best Non-Aminated Non-Documentary Feature Film Made By Americans! -- nm - Roger More Feb 23, 12:24
- so, only live action dramatic films can ever be the best film of the year? that's very narrow and, well, archaic. -- nm - Andie Feb 23, 12:23 9
  - But is 95% of the nominations they make -- nm - The Calico Cat Coalition Feb 23, 12:25 1
    - it is, but i don't think that should the *rule*. if something transcends it's designated separate category, give it the recognition it deserves. -- nm - Andie Feb 23, 12:28
  - Well surely then the next logical step according to the point of view that animated features should be able to be nominated for best pic is to then - Loyola Feb 23, 12:25 6
    - Cuz there's a shortage of winning live-action movies? - Will Hunting Feb 23, 12:28
    - I'd be way more in favor of this than banning animated movies from best pic. -- nm - TFox Feb 23, 12:27 4
      - as if director and best picture don't overlap enough as it is? -- nm - znufrii Feb 23, 12:28 2
        
        It's dumb, but less dumb than forcing Wall-E to move to the back of the bus. -- nm - TFox Feb 23, 12:30 1
        
        fair enough. -- nm - znufrii Feb 23, 12:31
      - I could agree with animation being included were this oscar enacted. -- nm - Loyola Feb 23, 12:28

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an animated film is still a film. if it's better than the live action films, why NOT nominate?

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