Oscar's Biggest Mistakes: 10 Performances They Overlooked

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Oscars EP 20 | Oscar's Biggest Mistakes: 10 Performances They Overlooked

Did you know some of the most iconic roles in film history didn't even get a nomination?

🏆 In this video, we break down the top 10 greatest performances the Oscars didn't recognize. From horror legends like Jack Nicholson in The Shining to modern masterpieces like Adam Sandler in Uncut Gems, these are the biggest Academy Award oversights that still shock movie fans today.

We analyzed why these incredible actors were overlooked by the Academy and how their performances have stood the test of time, often outlasting the actual winners.

Chapter:

00:00 Intro

00:10 1. James Stewart in Vertigo (1958)

00:49 2. Robert Shaw in Jaws (1975)

01:30 3. Martin Sheen in Apocalypse Now (1979)

02:12 4. Jack Nicholson in The Shining (1980)

02:41 5. Mia Farrow in Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

03:13 6. Audrey Tautou in Amélie (2001)

03:50 7. Paul Giamatti in Sideways (2004)

04:18 8. Amy Adams in Arrival (2016)

04:47 9.Toni Collette in Hereditary (2018)

05:14 10.Adam Sandler in Uncut Gems (2019)

05:45 Outro

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