The Oscar Snubs: Movies That Deserved Yet to Be Nominated

In the world of cinema, there are some stories that are left untold or improperly celebrated, much like the quality films that were never nominated for Oscars. This list aims to highlight the best of such movies, showcasing their brilliance and the injustice of their snubs.

Cheaply Overlooked Gems: 1944-1977

From 1944 to 1977, numerous films deserved recognition but were overlooked by the Academy, leaving behind empty Oscar brackets and a few guilty consciences. In this era, movies such as Ar K?nig von Atlantis (Queen of Atlantis) andLifeboat were not honored, despite their critical acclaim.

1944:
Ar K?nig von Atlantis and Lifeboat

1948:
Rope and Sorry Wrong Number

1950:
Harvey and White Heat

1951:
The African Queen and Strangers on a Train

1952:
Singin’ in the Rain

1953:
Stalag 17

1954:
Rear Window and Dial M for Murder

1955:
Night of the Hunter and East of Eden

1957:
The Three Faces of Eve and A Face in the Crowd

1958:
Vertigo and The Vikings

1959:
North by Northwest, Some Like It Hot, and Rio Bravo

1960:
Inherit the Wind, Psycho, Spartacus, and The Magnificent Seven

1962:
The Manchurian Candidate, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence, Cape Fear, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?, and The Days of Wine and Roses

1963:
The Birds and The Great Escape

1964:
The Train

1965:
Shenandoah, Mirage, The Cincinnati Kid, and The Great Race

1967:
Cool Hand Luke and The Dirty Dozen

1968:
The Odd Couple, The Thomas Crowne Affair, and Where Eagles Dare

1970:
The Out-of-Towners, Two Mules for Sister Sara, and Kelly’s Heroes

1971:
Dirty Harry

1972:
Sleuth and Jeremiah Johnson

1973:
Papillon

1974:
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

1977:
The Marathon Man

Modern Marvels: Movies Not Nominated in the Last Few Decades

Leading up to the current era, several films were outstanding but not nominated for Oscars. It's quite a list of missed opportunities. Some of these films include:

1986:
Night Mother – A touching drama with Sissy Spacek and Anne Bancroft. It feels like a play, allowing the actors to deliver powerful performances without the cinematic trappings.

1994:
The Shawshank Redemption and Leon: The Professional

1966:
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Reflections on the Academy's Poor Decisions

It's disheartening to know that many films are so richly deserving of an Oscar yet never receive it. The Academy's selection process often leaves behind genuine treasures. A movie like The Shawshank Redemption, which won no Oscars in 1994, is still considered one of the best films of all time. Such snubs are not just about the accolades; they're about the lasting impact these movies have on generations of film enthusiasts.

Nevertheless, these snubs serve as a reminder that sometimes the best films need more than just Oscar nods to find their place in the hearts and minds of critics and audiences alike.