Oscar-nominated movies not – elitist’

When the nominations for this year’s Academy Awards were announced, some observers could be heard decrying yet another crop of films that “no one” has seen, noting the absence of such popcorn hits as “Captain America: Civil War,” “Rogue One” and “Finding Dory.” Even “Deadpool,” which received love – and legitimacy – at the Golden Globes this month, was shut out of competition in the best picture and screenplay categories, where some comic-book fans hoped it might sneak in.