Lord of the Rings: Both sides of the argument

[Eurytus]

Actually I would like to point out that at no point did I actually say it was bad. My point can be summarised as follows;<P>1) Oscars should not be given to a film (or director) for some kind of joint award. Especially when the earlier films have already been nominated.<P>2) We cannot say whether the film or director award is the best in 2003 until we have actually seen the film.<P>3) Unless it is the best then the award is not deserved.<P>As far as I can see this does not clash with your opinion and at no point was I getting heated with Essex. I was merely stating how it seems bizarre and a bit hypocritical to complain that the Oscar is often awarded to unworthy films and then to advocate awarding one for a film/director whose finished product you have not even seen.