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9 Notable Oscar Snubs

Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, 'The Hangover' failed to score today

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 2, 2010 10:57 AM CST

(Newser) – Sure, we all could have predicted Avatar would clean up and Sandra Bullock's ascendance would continue come Oscar nomination time. But who were today's notable snubs? Us offers a list:

  • Brad Pitt: Failed to score a Best Actor nomination for his critically acclaimed, SAG-nominated role in Inglourious Basterds.
  • Daniel Day-Lewis: Also missing from the Best Actor category, though he was nominated for a Golden Globe for his turn in Nine.

  • Emily Blunt: Scored a Golden Globe Best Actress nod for The Young Victoria, but not an Oscar nod.
  • Marion Cotillard and Julia Roberts: Blunt's fellow Golden Globe nominees—both of whom are also Oscar winners—didn't make the cut, either.
  • Clint Eastwood: Ignored in the Best Director race for his drama Invictus.
  • The Hangover: Some fans thought it had a chance, considering the Best Picture category was expanded to 10 films and it was nominated for a Golden Globe.
  • Julie & Julia and Nine: Also ignored in the Best Picture race, though they were good enough for the Globes.

Emily Blunt presents an award at the 15th Annual Critics Choice Movie Awards on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, in Los Angeles.
Emily Blunt presents an award at the 15th Annual Critics Choice Movie Awards on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Actress Julia Roberts attends the Labyrinth Theatre Company's 7th annual Celebrity Charades in New York, on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009.
Actress Julia Roberts attends the Labyrinth Theatre Company's 7th annual Celebrity Charades in New York, on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009.   (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Actor Brad PItt waves to spectators before the divisional playoff game between the Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010.
Actor Brad PItt waves to spectators before the divisional playoff game between the Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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COMMENTS
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YetAnotherCollegeKid
Feb 3, 2010 10:16 AM CST
District 9 made you care about it's characters in a way Avatar never did, and was relentlessly tense from start to finish. Despite having less than 1/10th the budget, it had flawless digital work and excellent atmosphere. It was better conceived, better written and better executed than avatar, and quite simply, it was a better movie in every way that did not depend on oodles of money. At the end of the day, though, oodles of money usually means oodles of rewards for action films.
YetAnotherCollegeKid
Feb 3, 2010 10:01 AM CST
Yeah, not seeing that either. Not by a long shot.
SalParadise
Feb 3, 2010 3:31 AM CST
He's wearing it for a role, not for your approval.

 
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