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In response to "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" by Loyola

so, only live action dramatic films can ever be the best film of the year? that's very narrow and, well, archaic. -- nm

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

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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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