Best Picture Nominees Expanded To 10

The Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that they are expanding the Best Picture category to ten nominees.

What does this mean?  Well, it means more genres of films such as animated, science fiction and — gasp! — comedy will have a shot at winning the Best Pic.  Though it would seem weird for The Hangover to win the top prize of the night, it’s now a possibility.

I did a little research today, to see what movie greats were never nominated, probably due to the restriction of only five available slots.  Rear Window, The Magnificent Seven, and The African Queen are just a few classics that were overlooked.

Do I sense a Paul Blart:  Mall Cop nomination on the horizon?

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Best Picture Nominees Expanded To 10
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