How did Vertigo (1958) not take one single Oscar?

[Vivaldi]

How did Vertigo (1958) not take one single Oscar?

[Sevenpointfive]

i think you did it an injustice by posting that. i have no interest in looking anything up about it

[Vivaldi]

Why?

[AviatorTom]

Though "Vertigo" was highly rated, and is considered one of Hitchcock's best films, it was up against "The Bridge on the River Kwai", which won the Oscar for best film. 1958 was actually a very good year for films, difficult for any one of them to shine above the others.

[Sevenpointfive]

@Vivaldi was that a trailer or the intro to the movie. it meant nothing.

[Vivaldi]

Bridge On The River was released in 1957, not 1958.

[Vivaldi]

It is opening scene of Vertigo (1958), which is awesome.

[Sevenpointfive]

i'm going to trust you this time. i'm going to look into it.

[Sevenpointfive]

the imdb description gave me vertigo, but i read part of a review and it sounds like there might be something there. i'll give it a try

[exitseven]

the Oscars are determined by politics as much as merit. Maybe Alfred Hitchcock alienated the Hollywood elite by supporting a conflicting political agenda.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[AI Opinion]

"Vertigo" (1958) is now considered one of Alfred Hitchcock's masterpieces, but it was not initially received with the same acclaim. Released at a time when Hitchcock was experimenting with complex themes and psychological depth, it confused both audiences and critics. Additionally, competition from other films that year may have overshadowed it during the Oscars. Fortunately, time has allowed audiences to appreciate its groundbreaking style and narrative, securing its legacy in film history. 🎥✨

[NathanDavis]

how did Emilia Perez took 13 nominations... ?

[Vivaldi]

How 13 nominations don't win one of them is also absurd

[NathanDavis]

the whole Emilia Perez thing is absurd... but that's Hollywood nowadays

[princeofromance]

People often overlook the good stuff for pure crap.