Annie Proulx and the Oscars
So it is more than likely you have heard that the movie Crash won the Oscar for best film. You might have also heard that this movie beat the odds on favorite Brokeback Mountain. Well it seems that the author of the story that inspired Brokeback Mountain is not too happy about the fact that Crash won for Best Film. While reading the CBC I found this article where Annie Proulx vents her views about the Oscars. So tell us, do you think Annie Proulx is right, or did Crash deserve to win this years award?
By the way, Brokeback Mountain was based on a short story from Annie Proulx's book Close Range: Wyoming Stories
Comments
However she feels, there was no need for Proulx to put others down for the sole purpose of building herrself up. Perhaps she could have made some more constructive criticisms that were based in truth instead of simply voicing negative personal opinions.
Posted by: Stephanie | March 16, 2006 04:02 PM
Sour Grapes....
Posted by: Marcia | March 16, 2006 09:14 PM
I agree with the above commenters. I feel like if she had something constructive to say about it, that it would have been more justified. Both movies promoted awareness on issues needing to be addressed by our society. Just because this picture didn't win the award does not make it any less of a movie, or any less important.
Posted by: Rachel | March 17, 2006 04:31 PM