So... not an idiot, just someone with questionable intelligence! I see.
Well, going by that logic, that would mean Cameron's other film (Titanic) is one of the 3 best films ever made...?! (That's if, as you seem to infer, the Oscars are the be all and end all)
Personally, I don't think so.
Actually, I think it speaks more about the Awards system in general... Sci Fi (like Comedy) is never taken seriously as a genre at the Academy Awards. I wasn't surprised by Avatar's results at all - it was never going to win best picture! The Oscars are not a good indication of anything (nor are the Razzies for that matter)
Agreed! I hate awards for films/music etc... How can you really judge art? How can art win? I don't get it - that's just me though.
Having said that, I'm pleased for Kathryn Bigelow... she's impressed me for years (I love Near Dark) and I certainly think The Hurt Locker was one of the most enjoyable films I've seen in a while.