"Do you remember who won in the past ten years? Seyfried asked. I've gotten this far without an Oscar. Why would I need one now? For the most part, Seyfried is spot on. The list of celebrated actors and directors who never won an Oscarlet alone never even received a nominationis long enough to never trust an awards show again. But that doesn't mean a snub doesn't still hurt."
"A snub means more than the geriatric Oscar voters simply looking out of touch, or refusing to recognize talent who won't kiss the ring at their silly campaign brunches. The fact that Leonardo DiCaprio didn't win an Oscar until he wrestled a bear in the bitter cold snow, or that most theatergoers thought Spider-Man: No Way Home should have won Best Picture over CODA,"
Winning an Oscar isn't necessary for a successful career in Hollywood. Many celebrated actors and directors have never won or even received an Oscar nomination. Snubs can still wound reputations and linger in public memory, as demonstrated by Moonlight's surprise Best Picture win and the on-stage announcement gaffe. High-profile omissions and controversial winners—such as delayed recognition for Leonardo DiCaprio or debates over Spider-Man: No Way Home versus CODA—shape public perceptions of the industry. The Oscars snub can function as a clearer indicator of a cinematic year than the winners. The Academy added a Best Casting category, and Netflix's Train Dreams received a Best Picture nomination amid unexpected omissions like Joel Edgerton.
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