[Eurytus]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Here we have proof that at least one member of the Academy will vote for the FILMS to give Jackson what he deserves. I have heard on other interviews that Sir Ian, a fellow member, feels the same. <BR>Therefore, in at least part, memers of the Academy will view the films, and Oscar nods, as one Trilogy. <BR> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>So you have proof that one member of the academy will vote for ROTK. Manybe even another one too. That’s marvellous though of course you might want to bear in account 2 things.<P>These guys actually acted in the films so are not the most neutral of academy members.<BR>These guys presumably voted for FOTR and TTT with no effect so it means little.<P>There is only one way in which ROTK will deserve to be voted the Oscar for best film 2003 and that is IF it is the best film IN 2003. The prior two films do not matter a jot. <BR>If ROTK turned out to be the weaker of the 3 films and won because of the other two it would be a disgrace.<BR>Even if ROTK turned out to be the best of the films it will still be a disgrace if it wins though something better comes out.<P>I find it mind-boggling that the same people that moaned when FOTR was beaten find it perfectly OK if the rules are bent to allow some kind of “Special Award” for the work put into 3 films.<BR>If that is required than create a Special Award Oscar do not fudge the best film vote.<P>However hopefully ROTK will be the best film of the year and will therefore win deservedly.