Ben Affleck's Best Director Oscars Snub Still a Burning Issue for Him.
The 2013 Oscar snub for Ben Affleck as best director for his film 'Argo' still seems like an embarrassing moment in the actor's career. The film won the award for Best Picture, but Affleck was not even nominated for this prestigious title, despite directing and starring in it.
"I woke up that morning, and sure enough - people were saying I didn’t get nominated," Affleck told late-night host Jimmy Kimmel recently. "It seemed like there were 500 people dying to talk to me...and every single one of them said, 'Hi. So, the snub. What do you say to that? Ha, ha, ha, yeah. It’s a bummer.'"
The film did win the 2013 Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Director and Best Picture. However, Affleck felt mortified by not being nominated for either category.
"It was more kind of like having to be put through the ritual of them answering for why you didn’t get nominated," he told Kimmel.
Affleck pointed out that during his acceptance speech, he gave a nod to award-winning director Steven Spielberg and other films that were nominated. However, his snub still stings.
Argo, released in 2012, is based on the true story of Tony Mendez, a CIA agent who acted undercover as a Hollywood producer scouting locations for a science fiction film during the US hostage crisis in Iran in 1979. The movie won three Oscars that year.
It seems like Affleck's feelings about his snub are still quite raw, even years after it happened. Despite facing criticism and skepticism from many people at the time, he continues to work on new projects, including a Netflix movie called "The Rip".
The 2013 Oscar snub for Ben Affleck as best director for his film 'Argo' still seems like an embarrassing moment in the actor's career. The film won the award for Best Picture, but Affleck was not even nominated for this prestigious title, despite directing and starring in it.
"I woke up that morning, and sure enough - people were saying I didn’t get nominated," Affleck told late-night host Jimmy Kimmel recently. "It seemed like there were 500 people dying to talk to me...and every single one of them said, 'Hi. So, the snub. What do you say to that? Ha, ha, ha, yeah. It’s a bummer.'"
The film did win the 2013 Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Director and Best Picture. However, Affleck felt mortified by not being nominated for either category.
"It was more kind of like having to be put through the ritual of them answering for why you didn’t get nominated," he told Kimmel.
Affleck pointed out that during his acceptance speech, he gave a nod to award-winning director Steven Spielberg and other films that were nominated. However, his snub still stings.
Argo, released in 2012, is based on the true story of Tony Mendez, a CIA agent who acted undercover as a Hollywood producer scouting locations for a science fiction film during the US hostage crisis in Iran in 1979. The movie won three Oscars that year.
It seems like Affleck's feelings about his snub are still quite raw, even years after it happened. Despite facing criticism and skepticism from many people at the time, he continues to work on new projects, including a Netflix movie called "The Rip".
...like what's the harm in giving it to him, right? I guess some people just can't get over being snubbed (again) and it's still a thing for him 12 years later 
. Anyway, he's still making movies, so that's cool, I guess 
. The guy's got talent, no doubt about it...but awards are like, subjective, you know?
. Like, dude, you won Best Picture for Argo in 2013 - it's not like you were completely ignored. And it's not like Spielberg didn't help you out with a nod during your acceptance speech 
like, what's the criteria for getting nominated again?? shouldn't it be based on the film itself or the person's talent? anyway, its sad that he had to go through that awkward acceptance speech 
and it's still a thing for him even years later 
. but you gotta respect his professionalism and keeping moving forward 
that he didn't get recognized as best director for argo 
its like one of his biggest films and he's still getting snubbed years later 
but honestly i think it's a testament to how much hard work he put into the film 
argo was an incredible movie and ben affleck deserved way more recognition 
. come on man, 13 yrs have passed since that oscar snub...get over it 
. maybe instead of dwelling on the snub, hes focusing too much on getting sympathy from us 
. still a great actor and all that...but c'mon ben, move on 
. I mean, you pour your heart and soul into a film, think you're gonna get the recognition, and BAM! Nope, not even in the director's catagory 
. It's like, what even is the point of having those awards if they're just gonna snub someone who basically created the whole movie? 
And now he's still talking about it years later... I guess you could say it's a pretty big deal for some people 
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. I guess it's understandable, though - getting snubbed for something you're so proud of can sting! But it's also awesome to see how he's moved on and is working on new projects 
. It's crazy how that moment still stings 12 years later... maybe we'll see him bring home the gold next time 
