By Bob Bloom Usually, I am excited about the Academy Awards; the drama — if any — of who will, the possibility of the unexpected — an upset or mix-up in the envelopes — and the cringe-worthy moments that make the telecast fun to watch. But this year, I am mostly apathetic about the Oscars. And I know the reason why. It’s because the majority of nominated movies and performances that touched me during 2017 do not have a chance of walking off the stage with a statue.
ReelBob: My 2018 Academy Award predictions
ReelBob: My 2018 Academy Award predictions
ReelBob: My 2018 Academy Award predictions
By Bob Bloom Usually, I am excited about the Academy Awards; the drama — if any — of who will, the possibility of the unexpected — an upset or mix-up in the envelopes — and the cringe-worthy moments that make the telecast fun to watch. But this year, I am mostly apathetic about the Oscars. And I know the reason why. It’s because the majority of nominated movies and performances that touched me during 2017 do not have a chance of walking off the stage with a statue.