Good enough for Hollywood

Oscar nominees are selected by a process more democratic than the one we use to elect legislators.

As much as you enjoyed Aeon Flux , you know it can’t win. You enjoyed Brokeback Mountain almost as much, and you know it stands a chance. Under choice voting , the system used by the Academy, you can still register a vote for Aeon Flux without hurting Brokeback Mountain .

LA Times’ “The Envelope” explains how it works .