I have a theory about the Oscars. Films that feature characters living with (or dying with) disabilities are almost guaranteed to take home a golden statuette. After seeing the results from last night’s Oscars, my theory holds true. Million Dollar Baby, The Sea Inside, and Ray all won major awards. If you don’t buy my theory, look at previous Oscar Winners. My Left Foot. A Beautiful Mind. Shine. Children of a Lesser God. The voting members love to vote for films that bring a tear to the eye and a certain “glad it’s not me” pathos. Hollywood eats up that kind of stuff. And while I don’t deny the artistry and skill behind these movies, it would be nice to see a disability-themed movie that wasn’t so damn tragic. I’m not saying it has to be ha-ha funny, but it doesn’t have to be uplifting/inspirational/melancholy either. Make a thriller or a romantic comedy or a science fiction film with a character with a disability. If the story is good, people will go see it. I’ll even write the script.
“My Left Foot” pretty much fits into what you are discribing, don’t you think?
Can a get an Amen!?!
Just what I was thinking. I also thought because Christopher Reeves just died they received a few extra votes. What about a quad who goes from athletics to law or medicine or art? Perhaps you SHOULD write that screenplay…
How could you forget Rain Man?
I’m not sure it’s a “glad it’s not me” pathos, as much as it’s a “aren’t I so concerned about those less fortunate than me? Don’t everyone fight to get in line to pat me on the back!” narcissism. At least, that’s always been my impression.
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