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Green Book, which was helmed by Peter Farrelly, reached a stunning crescendo of praise and won the coveted Best Picture title at the 91st Academy Awards, capping an almost perfect season of wins. The film’s three Oscar wins alone included Best Supporting Actor for the incomparable Mahershala Ali and a laurel for Best Original Screenplay. The film did garner critical acclaim in addition to making a respectable sum of money.
While the 2018 flick dazzled the Academy, it ultimately outshined Chadwick Boseman’sBlack Panther, Adam Driver’sBlacKkKlansman,Olivia Colman’sThe Favourite, Bradley Cooper’sA Star Is Born, and Yalitza Aparicio’sRoma. Thus, it’s clear that the debate about the best cinematic execution remains as vibrant as ever in the hearts of cinephiles.
Chadwick Boseman, Bradley Cooper & Yalitza Aparicio’s Overlooked Performances
We know that the Oscars are the ultimate recognition of talent and hard work in the film industry. Every year, cinephiles eagerly anticipate the nominations and winners, hoping to see their favorite movies & actors take home the coveted golden statuette. Nevertheless, sometimes, even the most deserving performances are overlooked, leaving fans questioning the decisions of the Academy.
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The year 2019 was no exception, with Chadwick Boseman, Bradley Cooper, and Yalitza Aparicio’s Oscar-worthy flicks getting snubbed in favor ofGreen Book(viaIndieWire). While director Peter Farrelly’s film undeniably had its merits, many moviegoers still can’t shake the feeling that other nominees weremore deservingof the prize.
Black Panther, thegroundbreaking superhero filmthat shattered box office records and cultural barriers, was a fan favorite for many.Chadwick Boseman’s portrayal of T’Challa, the noble king of Wakanda, was praised for its depth and complexity. Yet, despite its critical acclaim, the film ultimately lost out toGreen Bookin the Best Picture category.
Similarly,Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut,A Star Is Born,was a powerful and poignant love story that struck a chord with audiences around the world. Cooper’s raw and emotional performance as troubled musician Jackson Maine, alongsideLady Gaga’s breakout turnas aspiring singer Ally, garnered widespread praise. However, the film’s heartbreaking tale of love and loss was overshadowed by the feel-good narrative ofGreen Book.
And then there’s Yalitza Aparicio, whose mesmerizing performance in Alfonso Cuarón’sRomawon audiences’ hearts and critics alike. Yet, despite such an awe-inspiring performance, the 2018 drama flick was unable to secure the Best Picture Oscar, leaving the audience disappointed & disillusioned.
The Oscar Controversy Revisited: WhyGreen BookStill Divides Cinephiles
Well, the Oscars: A time where the best and brightest in the film industry come together to celebrate their achievements, and where controversies seem to always rear their ugly heads. In 2019, the spotlight shone brightly onGreen Bookand its surprising win for Best Picture at the 91st Academy Awards.
In a year where movies likeBlack PantherandA Star Is Bornwere also in the running, the choice to crownGreen Bookas the winner seemed like a misstep, to say the least. The backlash against the latter has been fierce, with critics pointing out the film’s problematic portrayal of race (seeUS Today).
The movie may have struck a chord with some audiences, but for many cinephiles, it still missed the mark completely. Let’s have a look at a few comments left by fans:
Still hard to believe that Black Panther, BlacKkKlansman, The Favourite, Roma, and A Star is Born all lost the Best Picture Oscar to Green Bookpic.twitter.com/0cz8nuPxm6
Hard Agreed.Some many choices to choose, and they chose the worst of the worst. 😡pic.twitter.com/qsfGdicVAj
Rewatched BlacKkKlansman the other day and the fact it lost best picture to freaking Green Book is sooo absurd
Roma was the best choice that year
I loved Green Book. The hate it gets feels like a fad. Like no way anyone thinks A Star Is Born is better than it.
It’s a tale as old as time in the movie industry—the underdog film often captures the hearts of the Academy, while more deserving ones are left in the dust.
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The snubs of actors like Chadwick Boseman, Bradley Cooper, and Yalitza Aparicio only add fuel to the fire, leaving viewers wondering why the Oscars continue to overlook true talent. But whileGreen Bookmay have left a bitter taste in the mouths of many cinephiles, the controversy surrounding its win only serves to spark more conversation & debate in the ever-evolving film industry.
Green Bookcan be rented on Apple TV.
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With over 3,300 articles carved into the digital walls of FandomWire, Siddhika Prajapati excels at creating, curating, and elevating engaging stories. She takes pride in giving these stories a home and, of course, she’s got a Google Knowledge Panel to prove it!Whether it’s reviewing the latest drop on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Apple TV+, or analyzing the cultural echoes of a streaming hit on Paramount+ or Max, Siddhika is always writing three steps ahead of the discourse.
