John Wayne
Look, True Grit is a classic, nobody argues. But not every classic requires an actor to win an Oscar undeservingly. There’s no famous John Wayne. It’s not that he’s not professional. However, missing depth or realism makes the film look strained. Let’s not forget that Dustin Hoffman was in Midnight Cowboy in 1969, which was even more worthy and snubbed.
Rocky
Rocky’s very classic movie. A sappy boxing movie starring Sylvester Stallone. Yet, like most entries in this series, it’s always all about who DIDN’T win this year’s Oscars. In 1977, Taxi Driver, All President’s Men, and Network won Best Picture. Sure, Rocky’s motivating, but also cliché. The Best Picture and Director award is entirely undeserved.