Probably Unanswerable Questions
Black director’s reception; defeating Brokeback Mountain
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- Unanswerable same exact film by Black director predicted no Oscars and career-damaging criticism, not rewrite.
- Unanswerable why beat Brokeback: country/olderwhiteAcademy not ready for unapologetic gay affection, despite Ang Lee director win and heavy-favorite status; other nominees Munich/Capote/Good Night and Good Luck, last criticized, weak-year claim disputed briefly.