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Movies that should have won Best Picture at the Oscars
The Adventures Of Robin Hood [1938]The Adventures Of Robin Hood [1938]
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1938. This classic Errol Flynn romp has stood the test of time better than the actual winner.
Citizen Kane : Special Edition [1942]Citizen Kane : Special Edition [1942]
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1941. This film was overlooked for How Green Was My Valley, such a crying shame.
It's A Wonderful Life [1946]It's A Wonderful Life [1946]
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1946. This has to be my favourite film of all time, how could this not have won best picture.
Miracle On 34th Street [1947]Miracle On 34th Street [1947]
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1947. Another Christmas choice for me this year. A timeless classic remembered long after the actual winner.
King Solomon's Mines [1950] (REGION 1) (NTSC)King Solomon's Mines [1950] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
1950. Far Better than the Richard Chamberlain remake and far better than the actual winner All About Eve.
A Streetcar Named DesireA Streetcar Named Desire
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1951. An Absolute classic. So is An American in Paris but as this is my list, this was my favourite.
The Quiet Man [1952]The Quiet Man [1952]
1952. Although winning Oscars for Driection and Cinematography I think this was the best of the nominations.
The Robe [1953]The Robe [1953]
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1953. A tough decision this one but I have chosen the robe for the sheer magnitude of the film
The Ten Commandments [1956]The Ten Commandments [1956]
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1956. Although I enjoyed the actual winner Around the World in 80 days. I think I have willingly watched this more often.
The Alamo [1960]The Alamo [1960]
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1960. Did the Judging panel hold a grudge against John Wayne. This was far superior to The Apartment
The Guns Of Navarone [1961]The Guns Of Navarone [1961]
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1961. A choice between West Side Story and this, Big Guns always gets my vote.
The Longest Day [1962]The Longest Day [1962]
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1962. John Wayne shafted again.
Cleopatra (3 Disc Special Edition) [1963]Cleopatra (3 Disc Special Edition) [1963]
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1963. Could Tom Jones produce a top selling 3 disc dvd 40 years later, I don't think so
Mary Poppins (2 Disc 40th Anniversary Special Edition)Mary Poppins (2 Disc 40th Anniversary Special Edition)
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1964. This film is Supercalafragilisticexpialadocious.
Bonnie And Clyde [1967]Bonnie And Clyde [1967]
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1967. I only saw this film for the first time in 1998, it has been a favourite of mine ever since.
Clockwork Orange [1972]Clockwork Orange [1972]
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1971. Although a hugh fan of The french Connection, Kubricks masterpiece gets my vote purely for even making it into the nominations against such protests
The Exorcist [1974]The Exorcist [1974]
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1973. A truly serious horror movie. Everybody should see this movie.
Taxi Driver [1976]Taxi Driver [1976]
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1976. The hardest decision so far. Rocky would have swayed my vote at the time but with hindsight and taking into account the sequels. Taxi Driver wins.
Star Wars Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI) [1977]Star Wars Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI) [1977]
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1977. I cannot stand the work of Woody Allen. Even if I could Star Wars would still have got my vote.
Apocalypse Now Redux [1979]Apocalypse Now Redux [1979]
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1979. Not sure if the Judges sat and watched this all the way through because if they had this would surely have won
Raging Bull : Ultimate Edition (1980)Raging Bull : Ultimate Edition (1980) by Raging Bull
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1980. A modern classic. Far superior than Ordinary People
Goodfellas (2 Disc Special Edition) [1990]Goodfellas (2 Disc Special Edition) [1990]
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1990. As far back as I can remember, there has never been a better gangster film.
The Shawshank Redemption [1995]The Shawshank Redemption [1995]
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1994. One of the best films of all time.
Saving Private Ryan [1998]Saving Private Ryan [1998]
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1998. The best film of the year by far.
Gangs of New York [2003]Gangs of New York [2003]
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2002. How could a cheesy musical of Chicago beat this to the Best Picture Award. Drunken Judges is my only possible explanation