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The mark of a truly great filmmaker (or plural in this case.) Here's a thread about a political topic that was addressed by two outstanding filmmakers and writers. They one make an intelligent, (and for Hollywood) courageous, common sense point. But most people in the thread--on this political website--comment mostly on the outstanding work they as filmmakers and writers have given to us. THOSE are the people that deserve the big awards for their craft. As THEY ARE THE OUTSTANDING ARTISTS that deserve them. As they have profoundly impressed us with their work in the field. We can't help but engage in discussion their great work.

It is the average to not so great 'political' artists such as Spike Lee that NEED to be TALKING politics as he rarely if ever says succinctly or successfully with his craft what he begs to communicate to the people. Then he DEMANDS to be noticed and rewarded in his craft DESPITE his lack of brilliance and lasting impact of his work as a filmmaker/writer.

The Cohens focus on their work and let the work speak for itself. And so it does and this is what they are noted for. Notice too how succinctly, honestly, and intelligently they make their political point and move on to what they love to do--make films.

And the Academy Award goes to . . .