Robbed By The Academy! These Incredible Films Somehow Didn’t Win Best Picture

Working Girl (1988)

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There are certain types of movies that often have a hard time winning Best Picture Oscars. They include comedies in general, romantic comedies in particular, and most films focused more on women than men. Mike Nichols’ Working Girl checks all those boxes — making it a dark horse in the year’s race. This is ridiculous considering the film is one of the most sophisticated and winning comedies of the decade. Playing a character that’s a mix of brains and determination, Melanie Griffith is at her most charming here.