OSCAR SNUBS

These are the five biggest nomination snubs, in reverse order.

5) Black Swan – Best Achievement in Sound Editing

Am I nitpicking so I can get to the nice, acceptable number of 5? Maybe. But I’ll admit that as I sat in the theater watching Black Swan I was very cognizant of the way the music and the hushed whisper overlays during Natalie Portman’s scenes added to the eerie situation of the film.

4) Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Best Achievement in Visual Effects

Granted it’s a comic book adaptation, but the visual overlays of this movie were by far more unique and interesting than any of the visual effects of Iron Man 2…unless you count Scarlett Johannson’s outfits.

3) Mila Kunis Black Swan – Best Supporting Actress

Maybe I’m swayed by her going down on Natalie Portman. Maybe I’m swayed by her casting off long time beau Macauly Culkin in real life which means my chances of landing her have gotten marginally better. Regardless, Kunis’s performance is extremely well done and the movie is better for it. It was important for the Lily character to be seamless throughout the various ‘situations’ in the movie and Kunis pulls it off.

2) Tom Hardy Inception – Best Supporting Actor

As Eames, Tom Hardy does what good supporting actors should, he holds the movie together when Leo’s not in the scene and steals some of the scenes they share. Considering the other nominees, I find it hard to believe that Hardy couldn’t at least get the nod. He would never win, the character of Eames isn’t strong enough, but he at least deserves the reward of a nomination

1) Andrew Garfield The Social Network – Best Supporting Actor

This isn't just an oversight it is a goddamn travesty. Andrew Garfield is phenomenal as Eduardo Saverin, stealing every scene he’s in and helping bridge the gap as a sort of Renaissance man between the genius yet socially awkward Zuckerberg and the realities of American life. I know this complaint has been run into the ground, but aside from Christian Bale and Geoffrey Rush, Garfield is the only one who should have had a legitimate shot at winning.