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"the studios apparently wanted to emphasize profits over art."

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grhughes

In Reply to: RE: The Oscar Ceremonies made one GLARING error, although it may have been intentional: posted by Audiophilander on February 25, 2008 at 00:41:52

That's the American Way. What place does ART have in America? It is only enjoyed by the rich elite. An award given by a mutual admiration society? Yes, it's nice to be recognized by one's peers but wouldn't a totally unbiased judging body be more appropriate.

"I take you as you are
And make of you what I will,
Skunk-bear, carcajou, bloodthirsty
non-survivor.
Lord, let me die but not die out." FOR THE LAST WOLVERINE by James Dickey

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That's such bull. Only one of the Best Picture nominees grossed over $65 million, penny-ante stuff for H'wood. - clarkjohnsen 09:52:40 02/26/08 (0)
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"It is only enjoyed by the rich elite." - musetap 12:19:25 02/25/08 (0)
True enough years, decades... centuries ago when they were the amongst the few to have exposure to it .

Things are a bit more equitable these days though and there are many forms of art to be enjoyed by all, regardless of wealth or position.

As regards the self serving, mutual admiration society of the "Oscars": the heartfelt acceptance speeches by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova alone prove there are always exceptions to the rule, and that cynicism and the jaded POV can always be conquered...

"...You're all welcome to stay for the next set...we're going to play all the same tunes, but in different keys..." -Count Basie

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