On this episode of ‘The Oscars: What Were They Thinking?’ Bruce and Tex crash headfirst into one of the most debated years in Oscar history.

We’re talking about the 2006 Oscars, for the films of 2005.  This was the year that saw some incredible firsts, but also left a wonderful movie out in the cold in the best picture category. And the test of time doesn’t make this poor decision look any better.  In a rare show of unity, both Bruce and “Tex” agree that a major disservice was performed — and the fun of the show is trying to figure out ‘How?’ and ‘Why?’  Of course, there were lots of other dubious choices, interesting omissions and head-scratching decisions worthy of debate and discussions.  I wish I knew how to quit you Oscars!

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MOVIES MENTIONED

Crash

Crash (David Cronenberg)

Capote

Goodnight & Good Luck

Munich

Brokeback Mountain

Grand Canyon

Silence of the Lambs

Barbie

Schindler’s List

Angels in America

Lincoln

Squid and the Whale

The Constant Gardener

City of God

History of Violence

A Violent Year

Walk the Line

Hustle & Flow

Cinderella Man

Infamous (other Capote movie)

10 Things I Hate About You

Knight’s Tale

North Country

Pride & Prejudice

Transamerica

Miss Henderson Presents

Election

Wild

Syriana

Michael Collins

Michael Clayton

Up in the Air

Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang

Junebug

The Mirror Has Two Faces

The English Patient

The Accidental Tourist

The Nice Guys

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

The Ten Commandments

Match Point

A Place in the Sun

Dial M for Murder

The Talented Mr. Ripley

Saltburn

 Batman Begins

The New World

Memoirs of a Geisha

Rent

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