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Its the apogee of MCU triumphalism in an era of grandiose cinematic-universe proliferation.
Last year, of course, MarvelsBlack Panthercracked the Academy Awards glass ceiling for megabudget comic-book fare.
The Academy doesntdosequels in Best Picture, one awards campaign strategist tells Vulture.
We saw this with the lastLord of the Rings, Davis says.
It sort of swept the Oscars because they wanted to honor the trilogy.
Something similar happened with the conclusion ofGame of Thronesat the Emmys.
Its a tough category, but I think [Endgame] deserves a Best Picture nomination.
You have hundreds of people who did the film, right?
There are two potential reasons whyAvengers: Endgamecould make the [Best Picture] nomination.
Theyd be understanding and validating the powerful artistry that went into that.
That would be thewrongreason.
Endgamehas a shot.Jokerhas a better shot, the person says.
They most likely cancel each other out.
