[napscoordinator]

American Sniper didn’t do itself any favors to be honest. First of all it was put out on December 25 and didn’t get wide release until January 4th(ish). The Academy Award ballots went out the Friday after Thanksgiving so most voters didn’t see it unless they had a directors copy or whatever they send so I think the movie screwed itself more so then the Oscars. However, I would rather be the number one movie of 2014 then get an Oscar. I know it is not number 1....yet but it is 30 million away from getting it.

[mrsmel]

I’ll take your word for all of that. I haven’t been interested in the media/entertainment complex for decades, and haven’t watched their love-ins for that long. Although I’m always happy to see them take a hit :D

[fatnotlazy]

American Sniper wouldn't have won no matter what then circumstances. Among other things — Hollywood is still unhappy with Clint Eastwood for having dissed their idol, Obama.

[windcliff]

Actually it was one of the first movies sent to the Academy members. Selma sent nothing.

[fungoking]

Birdman over American sniper is bad but less of a crime than Shakespeare in Love over Saving Private Ryan.

Like 0, Hollywood really isn't a big fan of America and is very uncomfortable with any movie that celebrates American values or virtues, while always willing to support a film that claims we are guilty of some sort of evil.