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…showed last 75 words of 972 total…rewarding actors for their career works instead of their most recent film. While the Academy Awards and their selection are by no means flawless, they can be credible when taken for what their worth. The Academy Awards give filmmakers a chance to pat each other on the back. What makes that person worthy of a pat on the back may vary, but everyone who wins does stand to gain prestige, respect, and most importantly money.