Although comedies are frequently ignored at the Oscars, Alexander Payne's Election did manage a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay, but where was Reese Witherspoon in Best Actress? In this video, Cody Dericks joins me for a discussion of the 1999 comedy masterpiece Election on its 25th anniversary and why Witherspoon was snubbed at the Oscars. #oscars #academyawards #election #reesewitherspoon #theawardscontender

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