Oscars 2018 'In Memoriam' criticised for omitting Adam West and Tobe Hopper
The Oscars ‘In Memoriam’ montage is one of the more sombre moments of the annual awards ceremony, celebrating the lives of those who contributed significantly to cinema.
However, this year there was some uproar as some particularly notable names were excluded from the segment.
One of the biggest omissions was Adam West, who died June last year. The actor was best known for playing Batman in the 1960s TV show, which also spawned a spin-off movie.
West later appeared in movies such as The Girl Who Knew Too Much, Drop Dead Gorgeous, and Chicken Little.
Tobe Hooper, director of the horror blockbusters Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Poltergeist, was also omitted from the main ‘In Memoriam’ despite a clip from Chainsaw being used earlier in the show.
The acclaimed director died last August, aged 74. One Tweeter noted: “I 100 per cent understand that the Oscars ‘In memoriam’ video packages can't mention everyone — but Tobe Hooper? Come on. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Poltergeist, if he only made those two films, are absolutely LEGENDARY and important movies. Sigh.”
Why was Adam West missing from the 'In Memorium' section?If it weren't for him, we probably wouldn't have Batman today. His contribution to film and TV will never be forgotten. #Oscars
— Stephen Patterson (@mr_sjpatterson) 5 March 2018
Wait a minute did the #Oscars #InMemoriam really forget to include Bill Paxton, Della Reese, John Mahoney, Adam West and Jerry Van Dyke?
— Audrey Hepburn (@SoAudreyHepburn) 5 March 2018
Wait... Did they forget Adam West??? Yes, he's in TV Batman, but he's been in movies too! #Oscars
— Jack Drees (@JackDrees) 5 March 2018
That was a beautiful tribute to some incredible artists, but where was Adam West?! That man gave so much to the world of film, TV, pop culture and comic books. #Oscars
— Michael Patterson (@michaelp93) 5 March 2018
We didn't forget.
Forever in our hearts...and our toolbox, rev your chainsaw in memory of #TobeHooper. @TheAcademy #InMemoriam #Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars90 pic.twitter.com/rhA2QqloJu— Arrow Video (@ArrowFilmsVideo) 5 March 2018
DID I MISS TOBE HOOPER OR AM I GOING TO FLIP MY TV OVER?!
— BBB Miska (@bradmiska) 5 March 2018
I 100% understand that the #Oscars "in memoriam" video packages can't mention *everyone*, but Tobe Hooper? Come on. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Poltergeist, if he only made those two films, are absolutely LEGENDARY and important movies. Sigh.
— John Squires (@FreddyInSpace) 5 March 2018
The director of Alfie, Lewis Gilbert, veteran French actor Jean Rochefort, and famed femme fatal Peggy Cummins were also not included in the montage.