The Oscars

Let me make two points perfectly clear. One, I love movies and all the entertainment value that they provide. Two, the Oscars in no way reflect what movies mean to the generations and generations of viewers. Once again "the academy" has decided to enlighten us with their cinema knowledge by telling us which actors, movies, directors, etc are the best of that year. Please, PLEASE, spare us! The academy refuses to acknowledge the evolution of movies over the years and this very mentality is discrediting certain movies that provide its audience with the very thing that movies are meant to provide, entertainment. Yes, I was upset that Harry Potter didn't receive any of the major nomination and I can understand how some people will perceive my disapproval as a reflection of my love of the books and movies. However, before I became a fan of Harry Potter I was, and still am, a fan of theater. I have performed in several productions myself while obtaining a theater minor degree from Stony Brook University. I am in no way claiming to now be a theater/acting/movie expert. With that said, anyone who has even the slightest knowledge of what goes into preparing for a movie role and what a proper acting job should look like will agree that Alan Rickman deserved an Oscars Nomination, if not the award, for best supporting actor. Unfortunately the Oscars do not view Harry Potter films as "Oscar Worthy". If only the film had been created 70 years ago in the supposed "Golden Age of Hollywood" then maybe it would have stood a chance. Maybe.