One of the more noble things the Oscars can do is pay attention to movies no one knows about. Blockbusters don't need much help.
I don't deny that there are problems in the intelligence world, but I would argue that in the UK we try to uphold the highest standards in the world.
Derek Harold Richard Barton, Scientist (1918) |
Frank Cady, Actor (1915) |
Sid Caesar, Actor (1922) |
Neko Case, Musician (1970) |
Peter Maxwell Davies, Composer (1934) |
David R. Ellis, Director (1952) |
Mark Foley, Politician (1954) |
Wendell H. Ford, Politician (1924) |
Alfred Jarry, Writer (1873) |
Michael Johns, Politician (1964) |
Andre Derain, Artist (1954) |
Joseph Hall, Clergyman (1656) |