In retrospect, I cannot take them seriously. However, in retrospect is the only knowledge I have of this year's categories, because I didn't watch the Oscars, nor do I feel as though I should have. Hollywood continues its descent into a dying cliche every time a movie producer tries to play it safe and go the route that makes the most money, but art isn't about the money. It's about the effect that the art leaves with you, and (like many large organizations) the Academy Awards lean towards politically correct films and themes. Now, a movie doesn't need trashy subject matter for me to appreciate it... but it helps.

Have I seen even half of this year's winning films? No. No, I have not seen Gravity. In fact, the only movie I saw was Dallas Buyer's Club, because it was all about AIDS, transvestites, and most importantly, Mathew McConaughey as a redneck. It's legitimately a good movie too, and I really enjoyed it, but most of the nominees this year don't draw me in at all.

I feel as though horror, exploitation, and cult films and interests can have their own entire awards, hosted here, on this site. Users would simply submit their nominations, and vote. The Trash Awards could cover film, television, music, literature, and even people awards. Mainstream nominations would be allowed, but independent projects would be encouraged.

Let's make our own annual awards, here on Trash Epics.