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Oscars' Snubbing: Modern Masterpieces Left in Shadows

8/4/2025

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The Oscars have a troubling history of snubbing remarkable films, especially throughout the 2010s. Standout titles like "Prisoners," "I, Tonya," "Knives Out," and "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" were unjustly overlooked. Critics lament that the Academy's narrow genre focus stifles the recognition of groundbreaking cinema, leaving many modern masterpieces in the shadows.

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The Oscars have a troubling history of snubbing remarkable films, especially throughout the 2010s. Standout titles like "Prisoners," "I, Tonya," "Knives Out," and "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" were unjustly overlooked. Critics lament that the Academy's narrow genre focus stifles the recognition of groundbreaking cinema, leaving many modern masterpieces in the shadows.