Geekery: The Evolution of SFX at the Oscars

Rogue One and Doctor Strange are both up for visual effects Oscars this year.

Sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and comic book movies don’t get Oscar nods for writing and directing – but they sweep best visual effects on a regular basis. The visual effects category wasn’t created until 1963 – before that exceptional work was given a Best Special Effects award that combined visual and sound design. This compilation shows them all starting with Wings from 1927…

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Author: Mars Garrett

Pop culture writer and news editor that has been on the BoLS team since 2010. Contributor on the One of Us podcast. Marvel, Vertigo, Batman, and dystopian sci-fi fan. Enjoys bad movies, amazing stunt performances, and the internet. Hates rom-coms. (she/they)