Not every great movie gets the opportunity to grasp the prestigious Academy Award. Despite the admirable greatness and masterly quality, some movies are either snubbed or completely ignored by the Academy. If you’re still wondering about the box-office smash Barbie’s loss at the Academy, you’ll be shocked to see the history of Oscar Snubs.
Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane, the most popular movie by Orson Wells, was notable in the history of cinema for the innovative editing style and the groundbreaking plot. Despite being highly appreciated, the movie lost its Award to How Green Was My Valley by John Ford. Orson Wells’ movie revolves around the life of Charles Foster Kane, and the unveiling of the significance of rosebud, the last word uttered by the protagonist.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Steven Spielberg’s E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is such a mind-blowing movie that is still being embraced by movie buffs all around the world. Despite reigning theatres for an exceptionally long time and garnering nine nominations, E.T was not chosen for the Best Picture Award. The movie was not only loved for the presence of aliens but also for the strikingly beautiful theme of friendship.
Frankenstein
Frankenstein, the classic horror masterpiece, outshines in the list of movies ignored by the Academy. The genre was underrated and considered to be less worthy of Oscar. It’s unbelievable to think that Frankenstein couldn’t even get nominated. This timeless classic based on Mary Shelly’s book has set a groundbreaking step in the horror genre.
City Lights
Charlie Chaplin’s City Lights, was a smash hit that grossed more than 4 million dollars by drowning the spectators in the joy of laughter. Though this iconic silent movie with a tramp character garnered world’s attention and love, the Academy didn’t. This romance dramedy tells the tale of a tramp and his achingly hilarious journey to win the heart of a blind girl while dealing with his confusingly boozy millionaire friend.
Before Sunrise
Before Sunrise is such an intense movie woven with the emotions of love. This movie, a part of the Before trilogy, tells the tale of lovers, with strikingly beautiful moments as well as the lashing down of aching marital problems. Despite the appreciation and acceptance, the movie was ignored by the Academy. But the other two films in the “Before trilogy” were chosen by the Academy and shone in the list of nominations.
