Oscar nominees...no anime?!

merylsilverburg · Feb 11th, 2004, 07:31 AM

Doing some research, I found out that there are only 3 films nominated for "Best Animated Feature" for this year's Oscars: "Finding Nemo", "Brother Bear", and "The Triplets of Belleville". But, "Millenium Actress" or "Tokyo Godfathers" weren't included! Am I wrong here or is this true? If so, then why? WHY?! Why the hell is "Millenium Actress" not a nominee? The film came out in early 2003 (around March), so shouldn't it be included? And it's understandable for "Tokyo Godfathers" not to be a nominee since it was released around November/December, so it was a bit late, but I don't understand about the earlier film.

I'm sorry that I seem enraged and infuriated, but I really am. This isn't because I want another anime to win an award, but it's mostly because I hear that "Finding Nemo" is the best film of 2004 and honestly, it's not that good, IMO. Even "Toy Story" was better! I mean, sure, the CG graphics are much better this year and it does look pretty good, but the plot isn't that great and it seems like that's all they care about...visuals! I wouldn't care if "The Triplets of Belleville" won because the film seems marvelous, but to have "Finding Nemo" win? That's just not right. I just can't stand to see an animated film win just due to overrated popularity! (Oh, like, "The Pirates of the Caribbean"!) Ugh! It makes me so angry...it's almost as if last year "Spirited Away" won just because Pixar didn't have a film out last year! Otherwise, "Spirited Away" wouldn't stand a chance or something! UGH!

Please, please someone tell me the reason while I go and squash my rage.

Uchiha Sasuke · Feb 11th, 2004, 02:35 PM

I don't know whats with this crap. Personally I've seen those films and I think there crap.

I also thought CB:The Movie was a nominee this year, what ever happened to that?

merylsilverburg · Feb 12th, 2004, 12:44 AM

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Originally posted by Il Palazzo

I also thought CB:The Movie was a nominee this year, what ever happened to that?

Yeah, I heard that too! I also heard that "Pokemon Heroes" was a nominee. I don't about this...probably a rumor, but even so...

I'm not sure what's going on...I think it was from AnimeNation that I heard the "CB movie" was nominated. So, what's the deal?

Vicious_2003 · Feb 12th, 2004, 11:23 PM

Correct me if im wrong but the academy is made up of mostly americans. So theyre probably a bit biast. Very few americans will even acknowledge the existence of good anime much less give it an award..even if it is deserved. Fair ? Me thinks not. THIS is why award shows are meaningless. Most of them anyway

merylsilverburg · Feb 14th, 2004, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vicious_2003

Correct me if im wrong but the academy is made up of mostly americans. So theyre probably a bit biast. Very few americans will even acknowledge the existence of good anime much less give it an award..even if it is deserved. Fair ? Me thinks not. THIS is why award shows are meaningless. Most of them anyway

Heh yeah, you're pretty much right. As I said earlier, it does make me feel that "Spirited Away" won only because Pixar didn't have a film out. And this really pisses me off. I'll watch the awards anyway only because I want to see which film wins...though it's kinda obvious which one will ("Nemo"). *sigh*

Pu the Owl · Feb 24th, 2004, 04:31 PM

The Academy is back to tradition. I was surprised to read nominees in other categories as well this year, in some cases. But I found even stranger that "Spirited Away" could win last year's prize.... That was an exception, I guess. The Academy very often doesn't recognize value and quality at all.

Feb 11th, 2004, 07:31 AM	#1
merylsilverburg Enemy or Ally? Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,023	Oscar nominees...no anime?! Doing some research, I found out that there are only 3 films nominated for "Best Animated Feature" for this year's Oscars: "Finding Nemo", "Brother Bear", and "The Triplets of Belleville". But, "Millenium Actress" or "Tokyo Godfathers" weren't included! Am I wrong here or is this true? If so, then why? WHY?! Why the hell is "Millenium Actress" not a nominee? The film came out in early 2003 (around March), so shouldn't it be included? And it's understandable for "Tokyo Godfathers" not to be a nominee since it was released around November/December, so it was a bit late, but I don't understand about the earlier film. I'm sorry that I seem enraged and infuriated, but I really am. This isn't because I want another anime to win an award, but it's mostly because I hear that "Finding Nemo" is the best film of 2004 and honestly, it's not that good, IMO. Even "Toy Story" was better! I mean, sure, the CG graphics are much better this year and it does look pretty good, but the plot isn't that great and it seems like that's all they care about...visuals! I wouldn't care if "The Triplets of Belleville" won because the film seems marvelous, but to have "Finding Nemo" win? That's just not right. I just can't stand to see an animated film win just due to overrated popularity! (Oh, like, "The Pirates of the Caribbean"!) Ugh! It makes me so angry...it's almost as if last year "Spirited Away" won just because Pixar didn't have a film out last year! Otherwise, "Spirited Away" wouldn't stand a chance or something! UGH! Please, please someone tell me the reason while I go and squash my rage. __________________ "You're a louse Roger Smith" ~ R. Dorothy Wayneright "Have a little priest" ~ Mrs. Lovett "Grim Reaper, you could not get the women? What was the problem? Didn't you reap them with your grim reaping equipment?" "I tried that but the women, they all know hopscotch" ~ Eddie Izzard You Can Help Last edited by merylsilverburg; Feb 11th, 2004 at 07:33 AM..

Feb 11th, 2004, 02:35 PM	#2
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Vicious_2003 Stationary Wonderer Joined: Apr 2002 Location: In front of my computer Age: 39 Posts: 1,140	Correct me if im wrong but the academy is made up of mostly americans. So theyre probably a bit biast. Very few americans will even acknowledge the existence of good anime much less give it an award..even if it is deserved. Fair ? Me thinks not. THIS is why award shows are meaningless. Most of them anyway __________________ The kinder, gentler, Vicious Beretta55- "fo sheezy heezy neezy weezy flipity floppity floop" Lost Myth- "I already know you are something special and I think the Pistons did too, because then why would they have won the trophy on your birthday dude? Anonymous- "Whos more to blame, me for being quote un quote gullible ?, or him for lying !?" Last edited by Vicious_2003; Feb 12th, 2004 at 11:27 PM..

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Feb 24th, 2004, 04:31 PM	#6
Pu the Owl Useless Oracle™ Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Everywhere Posts: 5,136	The Academy is back to tradition. I was surprised to read nominees in other categories as well this year, in some cases. But I found even stranger that "Spirited Away" could win last year's prize.... That was an exception, I guess. The Academy very often doesn't recognize value and quality at all.


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