THE 86th ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS

[Jet]

Originally Posted by *Anya*

I agree with you about this film!

I could not, do not, understand the hoopla about it.

Boring in a word, so boring.

Great special effects but not much more than that.

Hollywood attempts to do many things in film making: It "kings" technology"; rules and influences social thinking; and cashes in on its efforts. It isn't the system that was once in existence under the old "studio system"...to entertain with a profit at the box office. Hollywood is a powerful influence globally and socially which garners billions of dollars annually. It can serve good or bad depending on its targets and objectives. I feel there are politics involved in a complicated and sophisticated industry. To be nominated for an Oscar guarantees a tremendous boost in salaries. Also, I've read where nominees "campaign" for votes to assure salaries and future roles. This is a treadmill. At the summit of political, artistic endeavors is Oscar...worth more than his weight in gold.