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Oscars are infamous for ignoring many acclaimed blockbusters on certain occasions, especially the superhero genre. Although recent years have witnessed a shift in that practice, with movies likeJokerandTop Gun: Maverickmaking their way into the Best Picture category, Steven Spielberg feltThe Dark Knightdeserved to be nominated back in 2009.
Being one of the most influential directors of all time, responsible for crafting iconic blockbusters, dramas, and sci-fi, Spielberg is still rocking the Oscars even in his mid-70s. And while opening up about getting his first Oscar nod for Best Screenplay, the director reflected on Christopher Nolan’sThe Dark Knightgetting snubbed for Best Picture.
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Steven Spielberg onThe Dark Knightgetting snubbed at the Oscars
The Dark Knightis not only a good Batman movie but it also transcended what movies based on comic books can be, setting a new gold standard for every superhero film that succeeded it. And heading into the Oscars back in 2009, even Industry veterans were assured theChristopher Nolan-led film was surely one of the favorites to take the Oscar for Best Picture home.
Even though the film garnered several Oscar nominations, including Oscar for Best Supporting Role, which the late Heath Ledger won, the film was absent in the Best Picture category. Reflecting on the situationSteven Spielbergclaimed the film should’ve been nominated for Best Picture and is assured that in today’s day and age, it would’ve undoubtedly earned the Best Picture nomination.
“I’m really encouraged by [Avatar: The Way of Water and Top Gun: Maverick being nominated for Best Picture].”Spielberg said.“It came late for the film that should have been nominated a number of years ago, Christopher Nolan’s, The Dark Knight. That movie would have definitely garnered a Best Picture Nomination today.”
AlthoughThe Dark Knightfailed to secure a nomination, it did change Academy’s ways, which extended their Best Picture category from 5 to 10, recognizing more acclaimed films each year.
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Sir Roger Deakins reflects on anotherBatmanfilm getting snubbed at the Oscars
Batman films getting snubbed at the Oscars is turning out to be a pattern, as the critically and commercially successfulThe Batmanfailed to land a nomination for Best Cinematography. The film succeeded in bringing something new to the over-saturated genre, thanks to the brilliant minds behind the project, and one of the standout factors of the Reeves-led film was its cinematography.
Even Sir Roger Deakins stated Greig Fraser’s work onThe Batmandeserved to win the Oscars but was not nominated because of,“pure and simple snobbery.”The director also showcased his love for the film, expressing he has seen the movie several times. Sir Deakins said,
“I’m really glad you did Batman because I’ve never been a fan of Batman until your film, and I’ve seen it probably 3 or 4 times now. I think it’s very moving; I love it. I connect with the characters. I connect with what you’re saying with it.”
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But considering the Oscars are recognizing more acclaimed blockbusters each year, irrespective of the genre, Spielberg is optimistic that the Academy Awards are heading in the right direction.
The Dark Knightis available to stream on Max.
Source:Deadline
Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
