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5 Oscar-Nominated Films That Should Have Starred Dogs

Laura Goldman, February 22, 2015August 19, 2019

There’s been a lot of well-deserved controversy over the lack of diversity in this year’s Oscar nominees. Women and people of color are glaringly absent from the ballot — which may or may not have something to do with the fact that 94 percent of academy members are white and 77 percent are male.

Also missing are any non-human nominees. Okay, they’re missing every year. But just imagine if some of the 2015 Best Picture nominees had starred dogs instead…

‘Amstaff Sniper’

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An American Staffordshire Terrier named Smoochie becomes one of the most skilled “snipers” in Denver. He sneaks up on breed-ban supporters and kisses them, efficiently killing their hatred of “Pit Bull type dogs.” Spoiler Alert: Thanks to Smoochie, Denver’s Pit Bull ban is lifted, as are all others around the world.

‘Birddog’

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Has-been Rover Thomson (portrayed by Best Actor nominee Michael Keeshond) once played the superhero Birddog in a series of popular films. He tries to get back in the limelight by putting on a dog show in Central Park.

‘Boykinhood’

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During a 12-year span, a Boykin Spaniel experiences the joys of puppyhood, middle age and being a senior dog.

‘The Grand Bouvier des Flandres Hotel’

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The whimsical tale of Monsieur Gooddog (left), iron-pawed concierge of a five-star hotel for dogs in the Republic of Shihtzubrowka. Gooddog loves the older bitches (quite literally).

‘Whippetlash’

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A young Whippet wants to become a great agility dog. He works with an intimidating trainer who humiliates him by repeatedly jabbing his neck and yelling, “TSCH!”

Photo credits: K. Kendall, Bill Jacobus, jetsonphoto, Caronna, Matt Brown

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