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On the whole, one thing I do think is generally admirable about the Oscar In Memoriam is the way it includes the whole spectrum of cinema's arts and crafts, not just the "above the line" actors, writers and directors. That said, I can be as griped as the next guy about omissions. Even though I'm not surprised at his exclusion, I personally would love to have seen recognition for Steven Hill. Yes, he did more on TV than in movies, but he did do exceptional work in the notable films he did manage to include in his resume -- THE FIRM and RUNNING ON EMPTY, for instance -- and I happen to think he was a great talent. I wish I could have seen him as a young man on Broadway, when reportedly the consensus was that the best up-and-comer was a toss-up between him and Brando.
I was saddened to learn of Bill Nunn's passing, and I think it's interesting that they not only included him in the montage but chose a clip from DO THE RIGHT THING, often regarded as one of the Academy's biggest sins of omission in the Best Picture nominations. I also find it ironic that his big moment in that film came when he recreated, in street-lingo, the Preacher's "Love and Hate" sermon from THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, whereas -- and this is my biggest gripe with this year's segment -- no mention was made of Billy Chapin.
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