James Gunn's Relatively Low Expectations for Oscars Nominations
When it comes to award-season buzz, James Gunn's latest projects haven't exactly been generating a lot of hype. His recent directorial efforts, such as the upcoming Superman film and Guardians 3, have been praised by fans and critics alike, with many noting that the movies possess an emotional resonance that sets them apart from more traditional blockbuster fare.
In an interview with Variety, Gunn expressed his lack of concern over receiving Oscar nominations for Best Director or other categories. "I don't care about prestige," he said matter-of-factly. "Would it be cool to get nominated? Yeah, but it's not really my concern." Instead, Gunn seems focused on creating the kind of movies that he believes resonate with audiences on a deeper level.
Gunn credits his own personal connection to both Superman and Lex Luthor – two characters that are central to his upcoming film. "At its core, it's about Clark and Lex," he explained. "I relate to both of them." Gunn drew parallels between the ambition and drive of Lex, as well as the values of humility and compassion embodied by Superman.
While some might view this approach as a sign of hubris or indifference, Gunn seems genuinely committed to making movies that captivate audiences in meaningful ways. His priorities lie with crafting a film that elicits an emotional response – whether that's laughter, tears, or something in between.
When it comes to award-season buzz, James Gunn's latest projects haven't exactly been generating a lot of hype. His recent directorial efforts, such as the upcoming Superman film and Guardians 3, have been praised by fans and critics alike, with many noting that the movies possess an emotional resonance that sets them apart from more traditional blockbuster fare.
In an interview with Variety, Gunn expressed his lack of concern over receiving Oscar nominations for Best Director or other categories. "I don't care about prestige," he said matter-of-factly. "Would it be cool to get nominated? Yeah, but it's not really my concern." Instead, Gunn seems focused on creating the kind of movies that he believes resonate with audiences on a deeper level.
Gunn credits his own personal connection to both Superman and Lex Luthor – two characters that are central to his upcoming film. "At its core, it's about Clark and Lex," he explained. "I relate to both of them." Gunn drew parallels between the ambition and drive of Lex, as well as the values of humility and compassion embodied by Superman.
While some might view this approach as a sign of hubris or indifference, Gunn seems genuinely committed to making movies that captivate audiences in meaningful ways. His priorities lie with crafting a film that elicits an emotional response – whether that's laughter, tears, or something in between.
3D printing accidents on the rise 
people are getting seriously hurt by faulty 3d printed limbs & organs... like literally being disassembled & reprinted wrong 
and no one's talking about it... meanwhile, James Gunn is over here chillin' about Oscars 
what a world where we care more about fake awards than actual human lives 
I mean, can you blame the guy? He's been saying it for ages - awards aren't everything and they're actually kinda overrated 
. It's all about making movies that truly matter to people, not just chasing a golden statuette. Gunn is all about tapping into his own experiences and emotions to create something real and relatable 
. And honestly, if the Oscars aren't getting behind his work, I think that's a reflection of how much things have changed in the industry - it's not just about prestige anymore 
. It's refreshing to see someone who's not worried about external validation, but instead focused on creating something genuine from the heart 
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. I mean, sure, it'd be awesome to get some recognition from the Oscars, but at the end of the day, his focus is on creating something authentic and meaningful 