This is more common than you’d think. Not that they ever said as much, but the consensus seems to be that Return of the King’s clean sweep at the Oscars was in large part as recognition that they’d pretty much ignored the first two films purely because they hate blockbusters
dbrucepm 1 day ago
hope they don’t sprain their shoulders patting themselves on the back. big egos giving themselves awards.
edmund_graham 1 day ago
This is more common than you’d think. Not that they ever said as much, but the consensus seems to be that Return of the King’s clean sweep at the Oscars was in large part as recognition that they’d pretty much ignored the first two films purely because they hate blockbusters
Ed The Red Premium Member 1 day ago
John Wayne’s Best Actor Oscar for “True Grit” is generally thought to be in recognition of his entire body of work.
paullp Premium Member about 23 hours ago
In our universe they keep it simple and just call it a Lifetime Achievement Award.
gopher gofer about 22 hours ago
peter o’toole…