There are specific crimes in this world that are unforgivable. The American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been proven guilty of such crimes, mainly when it comes to "Gangs of New York." A whopping TEN Oscar nominations including best director AND best actor with NO wins??? Beaten by "Chicago" and Adrien Brody respectfully, Scorsese's period masterpiece gave a first hand look at how many of the immigrants to the United States lived and were treated. Day-Lewis' "The Butcher" was a maniacal, racist patriot who made you feel guilty to cheer for him. The line between good and evil was clearly drawn in the first shot of the film but thanks to Danny's incredible performance, that separation became an erased line of chalk where even the protagonist, Leonardo DiCaprio (whose performance was also impressive and "kick-ass") seemed to forget his overall goal in the story. The eclipse of thespian genius that was Daniel Day-Lewis was ignored by the blind judgement of the Academy. His other films include "My Left Foot" (his first Oscar winning performance), The Last of the Mohicans, and of course, "There Will Be Blood." His ability to transform his entire being for a role is remarkable. It is said that weeks after shooting "Gangs of New York," Day-Lewis could not stop talking like Bill "The Butcher"... creepy and WOW!
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