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13 Oscar Snubs We're Still Not Over

Though it is just another award show, we can't help but dwell on the biggest Oscar Snubs of all time

Monali Bhakta
Feb 13, 2017
Gustavus Adolphus College
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13 Oscar Snubs We're Still Not Over

It's that time of year again. The prestigious, Academy Awards are approaching once more as the most impressive, well-made movies are pitted against each other in hopes of receiving the highest distinction in the film industry. Hearing the emotional, inspirational speeches from famous celebrities like Natalie Portman and Steven Spielberg gives insight to the dedication and hard work it takes to earn this cinematic achievement. One would think that the most artistic and focused performance or adaptation would be nominated in the several categories. However, this is not always the case. Here are the 13 Oscar Snubs that no matter how much time has passed, still bother us today. Included in the list are 2017 Oscar Snubs prominent today.

Past

1. Leonardo Dicaprio, The Titanic, 1997 (failed to earn a Best Actor nomination)

2. Spike Lee, Do The Right Thing, 1989 (failed to earn a Best Director nomination)

3. Jamie Foxx, Django Unchanged, 2013 (failed to earn a Best Actor nomination)

4. Martin Scorsese, Taxi Driver, 1976 (failed to earn a Best Director nomination)

5. David Oyelowo, Selma, 2014 (failed to earn a Best Actor nomination)

6. Mila Kunis, Black Swan, 2010 (failed to earn a Best Supporting Actress nomination)

7. Judy Garland, The Wizard of Oz, 1939 (failed to earn a Best Actress nomination)

8. Samuel L. Jackson, Pulp Fiction, 1994 (failed to win Best Supporting Actor; lost to Martin Landau, actor, in Ed Wood)


9. Christopher Nolan, Memento, 2000 (failed to win Best Original Screenplay; lost to Julian Fellowes, writer, of Gosford Park)

2017

10. Amy Adams, Arrival (failed to earn a Best Actress nomination)

11. Taraji P. Henson, Hidden Figures (failed to earn a Best Actress nomination)

12. Tom Hanks, Sully (failed to earn a Best Actor Nomination)

13. Finding Dory (failed to earn a Best Animated Feature Film Nomination)


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