2013 Oscars Nominate Only 9 for Best Picture: Which Film Should've Been the 10th Nominee?

This year, the Academy Award nominees are missing something. Back in 2009, the Academy made a change to its rigid rules, allowing voters to nominate 10 films for Best Picture in an effort to tip its hat to consumer-friendly movies that were often ignored by Oscar. (Ahem, The Dark Knight.) And, for the second year in a row, Academy voters failed to choose a total of 10 films this year, instead nominating nine movies.

So what did the Oscars miss? Contrary to the Academy's attempt to toast box office-friendly blockbusters, this year's nominated films continue to favor the critically acclaimed like Lincoln and Beasts of Southern Wild, ignoring fan favorites like The Dark Knight Rises, The Avengers, and the well-reviewed Magic Mike. Also missing are cult favorites like Moonrise Kingdom and Golden Globe's beloved Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.

neapap and bhutan trip

Donatella Zucconi and Mauro Baffigi from Italy, originally contacted us showing their interest in doing the Beijing-Lhasa train and further Lhasa-Kathmandu overland trip. However, their plan was not fulfilled because of the sudden change in Tibet visa rule where 4 persons of same nationality was required in order to obtain the visa. Although, they could not visit Beijing and Lhasa, they set up for the Nepal and Bhutan trip for the first time.

Rhinos at Chitwan National Park

We organized the 15 days Nepal and Bhutan trip which the clients immensely enjoyed. Though this is the first visit to these countries, they found it‘absolutely comfortable and feel as we were at our home and thanks to Explore Himalaya which did everything perfect’.

Deer at Chitwan National Park

The trip was followed by the Jungle safari in Chitwan added more color and Donatella told to us ‘being around the animals in Chitwan was the most memorable time in her life’ as she was fond of animals.

Takin, the national animal of Bhutan

Bhutan touched their heart and they enjoyed the trip to Bhutan very much. They described:  ‘Bhutan is a country like no other else in the world just particularly its happiness philosophy and its uncontemplated landscapes. Apart from the tough job of hiking, the visit to ‘Tiger Nest’ was the most beautiful part of our trip.’

The Tiger Nest in Paro

Both of them were very satisfied with the services of our guide and our supported staffs and thanked us for organizing the great trip.

Punakha Dzong in Punakha

Buddha Point in Thimpu

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