Science Fiction and Hollywood Awards

Image via WikipediaI was reading yesterday that there was speculation of a possible Oscar nomination for the movie The Dark Knight. As soon as I finished reading,I knew it wouldn't receive a nomination. Let me start off by saying how political any Hollywood award is, and I am sure producers and directors campaign to get their agenda across, whether it be a certain actor nominated or the movie or whatever. It is also important that the movie appear to be socially relevant and important, in my opinion, in order to receive Hollywood recognition. So forget about science fiction movies. I guess "those" movies do not fit the bill. They do not discuss socially relevant topics, they are only special effects oriented, and the acting is not award worthy. BS ! Those of us who love science fiction know that very relevant topics are treated, the acting is very good especially when working with an Alien. I remember being so excited when Sigourney Weaver was nominated for an Oscar in 1986 for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Aliens, of course she did not win but she should have. It could not be very easy working across from one of those hideous alien creatures. Again, I remind myself, it is all politics. It was not an Oscar "worthy" movie. I believe Dianne Wiest won for Hannah and Her Sister, oh well.
Getting back to the current nominations announced this morning, Heath Ledger did receive a nomination for is role the Joker in the Dark Knight. He was very talented and does deserve a win and what a shame he would not be here to receive it. I realize The Dark Knight is more of an action super hero type movie but it is closer to sci fi than a drama so that is why I include it with sci fi even though Aliens was a true science fiction movie.
I hope one day that science fiction movies will receive more recognition other than special effects awards if only to call more attention to viewers the secret we all know: that sci fi can expand the imagination and discuss relevant and important issues as well as being fun to watch.