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Why no oscars?
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Does anyone know why American History X was not even nominated for an Oscar, or Golden Globe- when moronic rubbish like of Forest Gump, and Titanic got a crop of them?- and yes I know this question is years out of date, but i just wondered thats all.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.American History X has a notoriously messed up past, having been directed by two people, the first left part way through because of artistic differences with Ed Norton, he subsequently took over. So that may be a reason. Also it's not mainstream enough, it may have been an art house indepenent film to start with. Also its too dangerous to win an oscar. Forrest Gump was a nice film, they always do well, it showed the states in a positive light, and one man triumphed over all against him, the classical oscar winning story. Titanic was just massive, made loads of money and had good effects. I suppose it was quite revolutionary because of the scale of the set.
Never really thought about it...but agree it was a thought provoking, yet excellent film. Can't recall how old it is (6-8yrs?), but I think, as others have said, it wasn't a "safe" film back then. Surely, with more cutting films like Crash (allbeit not as harsh) and modern day controversy in Brokeback, it might've been nominated in current day?
Shawshank..........classic!