[semaj]

The purpose of art is to move us through the spirit, emotion, and intellect. The stuff Hollywood recognizes and heaps praise upon tends only to cause an uncomfortable bowel movement at best.

The Passion of the Christ obviously moved people on all levels very profoundly. It is useful in that it is beautiful, good, and done without conceit.

[Borges]

Here are the Best Picture Winners from the last 10 years:

2003 LOTR:ROTK
2002 Chicago
2001 A Beautiful Mind
2000 Gladiator
1999 American Beauty
1998 Shakeapeare In Love
1997 Titanic
1996 The English Patient
1995 Braveheart
1994 Forrest Gump

With one or two exceptions they are generally a conservative bunch.

[Quix]

VERY BEAUTIFULLY AND TRULY SAID.

THX.