60. "there's playing the game and then there's saying "I was screwed"" In response to In response to 58
I don't recall an actor or director outright saying they were screwed or they deserve a nod (which is just pretentious as all get out...has Spike seen all the movies due out prior to EOY?); The Robeto Begnini thing was a fluke, he was touted around because he was new to American audiences and a good guest because of his antics. Spike's beef about being snubbed was understandable, but the climate of the Academy around then was shitty. I think in recent years, since the Titanic fiasco, as I call it (in the aftermath, the Academy realised it had sold its soul long ago for blockbuster/familygoodness and turned its back on true art...there had to be hurt in the building knowing Boogie Nights was there), there has been a better reception for a variety of films. I don't think, from what I've seen and read, this is the film that Spike should be grandstanding for an award for; Inside Man...THAT was worthy of praise, but it was Marty's year. bad timing.