<p>the academy awards are not just about one performance- they are often about a body of work, about what the work means and it’s importance to the community of entertainers, yes, but also to the larger community.
I don’t see that as being " politically correct".
To me, politically correct" is a snide term that was used when others would object to sexist/racist jokes or assumptions.
What does politically correct mean in this instance?</p>
<p>Well we could say * Milk* is a movie which is topical ( being the civil rights of GLBT have been a hot topic/issue for many- & many have been putting their money where their mouth is- particularly in CA), about the first openly elected gay politician who became a martyr for the cause of human rights when he was murdered in 1978.</p>
<p>Or on the other hand *The Wrestler * is some say " sentimental" drama about an aging pro wrestler, decades past his prime, barely getting by & attempting to make a comeback- trying to make it up to his daughter that he abandoned in childhood and getting closer to the stripper with a heart of gold.
Except for the stripper- sounds like a Hallmark hall of fame movie of the week.</p>
<p>Perhaps if Mr Rourke continues to make movies that are well received he will be nominated again- but small stories don’t often win Oscars.</p>
<p>Ms. Winslet had been nominated six times before she won.
I don’t recall Rourke having any other nominations for other roles.</p>
<p>And I am sorry your family has a tough time with Hollywood musica- but most exploitive industry on the planet?</p>
<p>as compared to [Environmental</a> Justice / Environmental Racism](<a href=“http://www.ejnet.org/ej/]Environmental”>Environmental Justice / Environmental Racism)
or [Child</a> Exploitation and Obscenity (CEOS): Trafficking and Sex Tourism](<a href=“http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/ceos/trafficking.html]Child”>http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/ceos/trafficking.html)
just for starters?</p>