'Dark Knight' to 'Pirates of the Caribbean': Blockbusters that could have been Best Picture nominees
10 hits from the past decade that Oscar would have recognized if the new rules were in effect
What if?
What if Oscar's new rule of allowing ten best picture nominees instead of five had been implemented way back after "Titanic" won in 1997? Which popular hits would have made the Academy's cut in that decade plus? Combing our awards database, this prognosticator has collated a surefire list of ten titles he'd guarantee would have been recognized. Some of the films on the list will surprise you, some won't, but don't expect to see any of Pixar's great animated films included. Until they eliminate the best animated feature category, this writer won't believe Academy members will vote for those release in the big dance -- even with ten nominations available.
What do you think of the 11 "would be" contenders? Share your thoughts in our comments section below the pictures.
- Gregory Ellwood
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July 2, 2009 at 3:00PM EST Reply to CommentI think this rule should have been put into place a long time ago, because it's amazing how a lot of these nominees don't hold up after just 5 years. That includes some of the best picture winners.
gregel
July 2, 2009 at 4:30PM EST Reply to CommentThat may be the understatement of the decade. Some of the best picture winners are truly depressing.
That Werewolf Guy
July 3, 2009 at 3:50PM EST Reply to CommentDid I missed anything? They are just nominating more movies. I can't remember anybody saying anything about "nominating blockbusters".