The Alexander Korda Award for Outstanding British Film of the Year went to "Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit."
Now One might suspect that these awards are previews of future winners and you would probably be right, especially where "Brokeback Mountain" is concerned. The fact that the industry here and in England support the film of the two star-crossed cowboy lovers is expected. It is a drama and concerns a controversial subject. Don't get me wrong it is an important film however with all the hype I fear that the other nominees for the American Academy Awards are getting over looked.
The films nominated by the Academy Award this year should make the industry proud of it's long heritage of calling attention to important issues. Like "Brokeback Mountain" the films are bringing attention to some issues that the country should look at. "Good Night and Good Luck" brings to the forefront the fact that at one point in history there was a time when people who disagreed with the government were seen as un-American. "Capote" tells the story of a writer who followed a story so violent that many Americans could not believe that evil like this existed. A study of human behavior is the subject of "Crash" as we look into the lives of people from different societies. And a terrorist group bent on bringing attention to their cause at any cost is the lesson we learn from "Munich."
The truth is this year the audience is the winner. With all the fluff that comes out of Hollywood, these nominations are definitely putting their best foot forward.
