- There are 21 Oscar categories for feature-length films, which means that 90 films can be recognized.
- However, some outstanding films were completely ignored by the academy.
- Stanley Kubrick’s last film, “Eyes Wide Shut,” is regarded as a classic, but it was snubbed in 2000.
Each year, the Academy Awards recognize the best films of the year — at least, that’s what’s supposed to happen.
However, some quality films fail to receive any nominations, even if they’ve been generating buzz all year, star academy favorites, or tell stories the academy typically loves.
This year, for example, the tennis romantic drama “Challengers” — a critical and box-office hit — was snubbed, even though fans assumed, at the very least, it would be recognized in best original score or best original song.
Ahead of the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, here are some movies you’d be surprised to learn weren’t nominated for a single Oscar.
