Amy Schumer’s rom-com will eventually have the last laugh.
Which movie was better:Mean StreetsorThe Sting?
It didnt win any Oscars because it wasnt even nominated for a single award.
So you could debate whetherThe Stingwas the best movie of 1973.
But you cant excuse the Academy for completely ignoringMean Streets.
History, fortunately, is the ultimate arbiter of greatness.
These are the Non-Nominees.
But first and foremost, its a comedy, and its raison detre is to earn laughs.
Besides,Trainwreckwasnt marketed as an Oscar movie.
Who knew Stefon could be a romantic lead?
And who knew LeBron James had such comedic chops?
(In case you forgot, Warner Bros. owns the rights toSpace Jam.)
And then theres Tilda Swinton.
Perhaps most importantly,Trainwreckis both funny and smart.
Shes selfish, shes petty, and shes frequently unlikable.
But she feels like a real human being, one who can make mistakes and still deserve love.
