One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

If you miss a day, here is a link for the movie online.

The 1970s

THE HOLLYWOOD BRATS

Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

Apocalypse Now (1979)

The Godfather (1972)

 
Taxi Driver (1976)

The French Connection (1971)

THE GAME CHANGERS

Jaws (1975)

Star Wars (1977)



EXPOITATION

Mad Max (1979)

Super Fly (1973)

Shaft (1971)

Five Deadly Venoms (1978)

1975: Best Picture Showdown

In 1975, five films were nominated for 'Best Picture' by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. They were:

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest won. Jaws did not. Jaws, for better or worse, spawned three direct sequels and, some would argue, changed the face of Hollywood forever. (Summer suddenly became the season to make money in movie theaters - a phenomenon that had never before occurred.)

Here is the question of the day:

Did Cuckoo's Nest rightfully win the 'Best Picture' award, or was Jaws robbed?

This will not be an online discussion. Instead, please answer the question in a multi-paragraph, 300 word essay. Please put the word count in the upper right hand corner along with your name. Please be sure that your essay is thoughtful and thorough, as well as grammatically correct. You will probably want to take into account and state the criteria by which you are making your determination. You should also back up your claims with specific evidence from each film.