Do you think the Academy got it wrong?
Moores role inThe Substancewas nothing short of transformative.
Her performance was raw, unsettling, and deeply affecting, qualities that typically make for an Oscar-worthy win.
The Academy Awards / The Substance
Moores snub is even more insane given that she had built strong momentum throughout the awards season.
There are a few possible explanations for Moores shocking snub.
One of the most obvious is the Academys long-standing bias against horror and genre films.
Additionally, the industrys history of overlooking older actresses is no secret.
Moores snub is yet another example of Hollywoods persistent struggle to acknowledge aging actresses in complex, leading roles.
AKA THIS IS THE REAL LIFETHE SUBSTANCE!!!
Still, ifThe Substanceproved anything, its that Moore is as bold and brilliant as ever.
Whether or not the Academy chooses to acknowledge her with a win, her performance will forever be remembered.
