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Deserved a Best Picture nomination over........

posted 4 years ago by [deleted]
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Darling, Ship of Fools and A Thousand Clowns.

TWO OF WHICH I BARELY REMEMBER AND ONE IVE NEVER HEARD OF...ID SAY FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX DEFINITELY DESERVED A NOMINATION.SUCH A GREAT FLICK,THE REMAKE IS PRETTY SOLID TOO.

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

I just re-watched it. An overlooked classic. Stewart was also Oscar worthy.

[–] TimMC (9143) 4 years ago

As a great red white man once said, "only time will tell, If we stand the test of time ".

Van Halen Lyrics sung by Sammy Hagar.

[–] Adam60z (3749) 4 years ago

Definitely was the film of the year over those others. It did get two Oscar nominations: Ian Bannen for best Supporting and best film editing. If it was up to me it would have swept the Oscars!

[–] telegonus (727) 2 years ago

I agree that the film deserved more awards and recognition, but this was mid-60s America. The zeitgeist killed it for the highest prizes. I think that its popularity will grow.

[–] trevorh321 (5495) 4 years ago

I haven't seen those other films but Phoenix is a flawless movie. I only wish we had a decent blu ray available.

[–] brux (14666) 2 years ago

What a weird choice of movies for Best Picture over
Sound Of Music (1965)
King Rat (1965)
The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)
Battle Of The Bulge (1965)
The Agony And The Ecstasy (1965)