As a seasoned movie buff with decades of film criticism under my belt, let me tell you that the ongoing saga between Dune: Part Two and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is as gripping as any blockbuster thriller. Denis Villeneuve’s masterpiece, with its mesmerizing visuals and Hans Zimmer’s haunting score, should undoubtedly be a shoo-in for the Oscars. But alas, The Academy’s peculiar rules have once again barred it from the Best Original Score category.
A fierce battle is brewing between Dune: Part Two and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Although many moviegoers anticipate that Denis Villeneuve’s sequel will reign supreme in next year’s Oscars, Hans Zimmer’s score has been disallowed from nomination in the Best Score category due to the Academy stating that it contains too much music from the original film to be considered a new composition. However, earlier this month, Denis Villeneuve expressed his intention to submit Zimmer’s work for consideration. “Part Two is an entirely new score,” he told Variety. “I don’t agree with this [decision] because it’s one of the most beautiful scores Hans has ever written, and I believe at least it deserves to be considered.
Denis Villeneuve’s highly successful science fiction sequel was both a critical darling and box office phenomena, boasting a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes and amassing over $700 million globally. Moreover, the film sparked a social media frenzy, with audiences repeatedly echoing “Lisan Al-Gaib,” in tribute to Javier Bardem’s character Stilgar. Typically, big-action movies go unnoticed by The Academy (though there are signs of progress). However, even when blockbuster superhero or sci-fi films manage to break through and receive a nomination, The Academy often invents arbitrary rules to exclude them.
Multiple Movies Have Been Excluded From Best Score at the Oscars
In a peculiar turn of events, Dune: Part Two isn’t the first time The Academy’s unique scoring rules have left a movie out – in fact, Denis Villeneuve has faced this predicament before. Back in 2016, with his science fiction film Arrival, Villeneuve found himself in another dispute with The Academy. The score for Arrival, created by Johann Johansson, was disqualified from competition due to excessive use of samples from Max Richter’s “On the Nature of Daylight”.
For the past two decades, some notable films have missed out on Academy Award nominations in their respective categories. Notably, composer Johnny Greenwood lost twice: first in 2017 for his work on “There Will Be Blood,” and again in 2012 for “The Master.” Both times, this was due to the same reason. Similarly, the film “Drive” led by Ryan Gosling, with music by Cliff Martinez, was left out in 2012. Likewise, Clint Mansell’s enchanting score for “Black Swan” was snubbed in 2010.
Not only does The Academy have concerns about sampling, but it also raised eyebrows in 2009 regarding Christopher Nolan’s film, The Dark Knight. Interestingly, the movie was overlooked in the Best Original Score category for a peculiar reason – the film’s score had too many composers to qualify for the award. Remarkably, this wasn’t the only instance where The Dark Knight encountered unusual treatment from The Academy. Previously, it was famously snubbed in the Best Picture category. Subsequently, due to intense public outcry, The Academy amended their rules to allow for more nominations.
As a film enthusiast, it’s fascinating to note that the rules seem less stringent for some than others. For instance, the legendary composer John Williams, whose work graced six Star Wars films, four Indiana Jones movies, and two of Warner Bros.’ Harry Potter films, has had all these masterpieces nominated for Best Score.
The Academy Once Excluded a Sci-Fi Hit for a Stupid Reason
“The rules governing the ‘Best Score’ category at the Academy are rather unpredictable. While Dune: Part Two‘s omission is not the most glaring case of a film being overlooked, it’s interesting to ponder why a film like Tron, a 1982 sci-fi masterpiece known for its revolutionary CGI, was denied entry into the ‘Best Visual Effects’ category by The Academy.
Back then, The Academy deemed it dishonest to employ computers for creating visuals. They were more fond of realistic effects in those days. There were only two contenders in that category: Steven Spielberg’s ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ and ‘Dragonslayer’, directed by Matthew Robbins. Eventually, ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ emerged as the winner.
It’s quite amusing to contemplate The Academy trying to restrict films from employing CGI, given the film industry we find ourselves in today. In fact, the term “Best Visual Effects” has significantly changed over the past few years, with the Oscars now honoring exceptional CGI in movies. However, The Academy isn’t shy about surprising us every now and then. For instance, last year, the movie “Godzilla Minus One” won an award despite having a budget of only $15 million, which is minuscule compared to its competitors who spent over $100 million.
If Denis Villeneuve’s request for Dune: Part Two fails, it’s still anticipated that the movie will rule at next year’s award ceremonies. The nominees won’t be revealed until the start of the new year, but we already know who will host the 97th Academy Awards – comedian Conan O’Brien. He was recently announced as the host for next year’s event.
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2024-11-28 18:10