The Hurt Locker (2009)

In 2009 the Academy Awards increased the number of films that could be nominated for Best Picture.  For over 6 decades there used to be only 5 films selected.  However, the Academy decided that more films should be at least acknowledged with being honoured with a nomination.  So from here on out, there would be at the very least 5, and at the most 10, films that would get that honour.  The top two films leading the pack of ten were the huge mega-blockbuster Avatar, and the deeper, and more intelligent war film The Hurt Locker.  The latter film prevailed despite its poor showing at the box office.  Director Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to ever win Best Director.  Fifteen years later, this moving film still resonates with so many critics and fans alike. However, should it still be regarded as the best film of 2009?  Did the Academy get it right?  Film critic Jack Ferdman dives head first into that question and gives you his choice for what should have won ... and tells us who gets his Rewatch Oscar of 2009. Download, listen, and share ALL Rewatching  Oscar episodes.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts/iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsiHear RadioPodchaserPodcast AddictTuneInAlexaAmazon Overcasts Podcast Addict Player FMRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1815964.rssWebsite: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comSocial Media Links: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, InstagramShare your thoughts and suggestions with us through:Facebook Messanger or email us [email protected] by TurpacShow Producer: Jack FerdmanPodcast Logo Design: Jack FerdmanMovie (audio) trailer courtesy of MovieClips Classic TrailersMovie (audio) clips courtesy of YouTubeSupport us by downloading, sharing, and giving us a 5-star Rating.  It helps our podcast continue to reach many people and make it available to share more episodes with everyone.Tags: OscarsAcademy AwardsBest PicturewinnermoviesfilmreviewRewatching OscarpodcastSend us Fan Mail