Interesting list.
Some very good picks, though I’d disagree with the author about both Fargo and Philadelphia being amongst the best overlooked films. IMHO, Taxi Driver, Network, and Raging Bull are all better choices.
I have to completely agree with you here.
All The Presidents Men, Rocky, and Taxi Driver were all up against Network in 1976. If it were me, I would’ve chosen Network in a hot minute. But then again, i’m not a member of “The Academy”.