Oscar names 15 documentary finalists — 'Religulous' snubbed! Oh, heavens!

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Oscar names 15 documentary finalists — 'Religulous' snubbed! Oh, heavens!
Film Experience Blog found this 11/18/2008 on goldderby.latimes.com (flag)
Well, there goes the theory that Hollywood is run by atheists hellbent on snuffing religion from the planet. Surprisingly, Bill Maher's "Religulous" isn't among the 15 finalists for best documentary at the Oscars. Other notable snubs: "Dear Zachary," "Gonzo: The... (link)

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Published 11/18/2008 by filmexperience@gmail.com (NATHANIEL R) at Film Experience Blog
... Gold Derby Oscar Documentary finalists. Go Trouble the Water ! Win that thing (not that it will but I can dream. More on this race later when I have more time. ...

The Academy Smites Bill Maher
Published 11/18/2008 at Vulture
The list of fifteen finalists for this year's Best Documentary Oscar has been released, and, hilariously, it does not include Bill Maher's atheist movie, Religulous, proving again Hollywood's unwavering commitment to our Lord. [Gold Derby/LAT] ...

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