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In response to "There seems to be a general bias against mainstream media as art." by Fuzzy

Course, this is diminished by the fact the 2nd largest grossing movie ever also won the most Oscars

Posted by Will Hunting (aka JoeMetz) Mar 8 '10, 10:48

It's very possible Star Wars didn't win becuase it didn't deserve it; that it's nomination was it's "Here ya go for impacting culture in the manner you did."

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- You had at least 3 big movies win Oscar this decade (Gladiator, LOTR3, Departed) - Will Hunting Mar 8, 10:51 3
  - I think each of those 3 examples is the academy handing out a lifetime achievement award. - Fuzzy Mar 8, 10:58 1
    - I think you're correct in your observation, but I think it's a lot deeper than something that can be dismissed as simple elitism. - znufrii Mar 8, 11:01
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- Shakespeare and English Patients were not blockbusters -- nm - 16 & pixie Mar 8, 10:49 1
  - the english patience? -- nm - Beryllium Mar 8, 10:51

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Course, this is diminished by the fact the 2nd largest grossing movie ever also won the most Oscars

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