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Why wasn't Kathryn shown in the montage memoriam? She was on the board of the Academy and voted on the movies besides being an actress and wife of Bing.
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It's a shame that Kathryn Crosby was not included in the Academy's "In Memoriam" segment. Kathryn was not only a talented actress but also a longstanding member of the Academy's. Her contributions to the film industry and the academy do not deserve to be overlooked in such a manner.The selection process for the montage is obviously subjective, with no real-merit criteria and it shows a lack of respect for the Academy's history not to include Kathryn. After all, she starred in some truly classic films; "Anatomy of a Murder" alone received six nominations for Academy Awards.
I have observed that the "tributes" are often reserved for those who try to remain relevant or for those who have earned glory for just one project. It is disappointing that someone with the legacy of Kathryn Crosby was not included. She was, however, honored in the TCM "In Memoriam" tribute.
The Hollywood industry today lacks respect regarding the last stars of the Golden Age. For instance, they didn't even include Mitzi Gaynor, who was one of the last surviving Hollywood legends. It is essential to honor the legendary filmmakers and performers of the Golden Age. They had real talent, not just looks; they were true artists. They created timeless masterpieces that continue to inspire. Today, the only thing they've got is special effects, and fame is earned from fleeting careers moments not lifelong contributions. They are never going to surpass the artistry of the Golden Age, and now it seems they don't even want to honor them.
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Well said Pantelis! I agree!
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Pantelis, It turns out Oscars forgot to mention many others who have died like Martin Mull and Linda Lavin.
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I have reached the conclusion that the Academy and other major institutions have a twisted relationship with the past from today's point of view. If something isn't aligned with the vibe of these tasteless times, it doesn't have a place in today's mainstream media, with few exceptions. This can result in entertainers who appealed to other generations, filmmakers, composers, and all kinds of artists being overshadowed by contemporary trends.
The really glorious golden age -and even talented performers that continue to exist in every era- fail to attract recognition. Now, recognition is limited to a few superstars who do one movie every three years and two ads in the meantime to make a living. Legends like Bing Crosby, Gary Cooper, James Cagney, and Frank Sinatra worked hard for many decades, but that is no longer deemed necessary. One or two successes and that's it—famous for being famous.
Of course, there are still many of talented technicians, producers, actors, directors, etc., but they do not have a chance to shine. The collapse of the studio system didn't affect the quality of the movies immediatly; the decades after it (1948 was the year) the movies continued to thrive. However, a genie was out of the bottle. Decade after decade, Hollywood fell apart, and quality became something rare by the end of the century. I do not say that there are no good movies, TV series, or music being created nowadays they are not the rule.
We are fewer left in each generation who can still appreciate genuine talent and great artistry and that's a gift missed by so many. Sorry for the lenght of the post.
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So true Pantelis! My generation loved not only the famous people of our time but we loved and respected the celebrities from the past. I think we were exposed more to famous people from the past. Now they don't know anybody from the past because they are not exposed to them and don't want to know anything about the past. This is the case in the U.S. right now. There are exceptions but the majority have no clue who Bing is or who James Cagney is. In my time we all knew who they were. I love many of the celebrities from the 30' s and 40's. Abbott and Costello, Laurel and Hardy, Bing Crosby, James Cagney, Clark Gable, Carol Lombard, Madge Evans, I can go on and on. I don't care for many of today's stars. Comedians aren't that funny, music is boring and most movies stink. Maybe I am just getting old but the past 20 years has been very boring entertainment wise. I even love stars from the 60's and 70's like Steve McQueen and Burt Reynolds. That is another thing what happened to all the handsome leading men? We had so many years back. I wish I could invent a time machine so we could all go back and enjoy it all again. Thanks for your reply. Always love reading you posts and comments!
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