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The upset has….upset!

By Eric Robinette | Sunday, March 5, 2006, 11:23 PM

Wow! Well, sort of wow. A surprise but not really a surprise, because I knew Crash did have a chance….and yet I didn’t really think it would quite win the race.

And so it has. I’m happy for the filmmakers….it’s always nice to play the underdogs…and even nicer for an underdog to win…..

But I am also sad because while Crash was very good, Brokeback was extraordinary. And some of the Brokeback detractors will no doubt use this as an excuse to say that Hollywood shouldn’t make films like it.

Which is balderdash, of course. Crash may have that gold statue, but Brokeback became part of the culture. It may not be as well remembered, but that is the more important victory.

Eric

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By Hal

March 6, 2006 4:26 PM | Link to this

I didn’t think ANY of the nominees were any good, this year.

By Robert

March 5, 2006 11:38 PM | Link to this

Sorry, but BROKEBACK was a real winner!

By T & B

March 5, 2006 11:34 PM | Link to this

Disapointment major! You are 100%/ Brokeback should have made # 1. Let us know in person how you feel !!!
 

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