New year, same shit. The voting board that comprises the Academy Awards has a long and storied history of bricking it when it comes to both nominations and the actual award, going back decades. This year, weep for David Oyelowo, other neglected stars from Selma, and the like who came up with lint in their pockets and bare spaces on their shelves this year, but also keep in mind that they've just joined a prestigious crop of films, actors, and directors who've been frustratingly overlooked in years past. Here are some of the most glaring moments in history when the Academy gave the statue to the wrong people.
The Worst Oscar Snubs of All Time
Furious about "Selma"? Here are more great films that weren't recognized by the Academy.
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