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John Wayne is outstanding. The man was in hundreds of movies, good, bad, and amazing. He's an icon. With legends, you have to take the good with the bad. I will never understand your issue with the man.

Fine winners, especially considering the love for 'Children of Men' (I think in terms of screenwriting, it's got nothing on 'The Departed', but I can't complain) and 'Pan's Labyrinth' which both got their due here. I also like that 'Marie Antoinette' got its very deserving Costume Design. But I have to believe we're capable of more. For instance: when will people come around on Jennifer Hudson and call her a lead? There's nothing supporting about the woman, nor Cate Blanchett in 'Notes on a Scandal'. I think it's great that we're capable of honoring films like 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' and 'Children of Men', but I think there needs to be more of an open forum for discussion before these things are done.
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OscarGuy wrote:Who actually likes John Wayne?
Those of us who've been fortunate enough to have seen things like They Were Expendable, She Wore A Yellow Ribbon, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, etc, etc.
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Who actually likes John Wayne? Mysogyny never had a better poster child. :)
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I like the film winners, but love this years Hall of Fame inductees. About time How Green Was My Valley and Double Indemnity finally get in there, and who can complain about Bunuel and Cukor? Four great acting inductees (although I didn't vote for Burstyn). One of our better years, I think.

Now, when are we going to get John Wayne in there? :)
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I would have voted for The Birth
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I nominated "The Stag" from The Queen for 'Most Cinematic Moment' but I'm pleased with AIATY winning.
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I must've missed these earlier...how could Little Miss Sunshine have been nominated for "Most Cinematic" anything?
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The 11th Annual OFTA Award winners have been announced. Visit the link below and follow the links to the results.

Precursors: OFTA
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