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Norman Jewison

Moonstruck... was one of the few romantic comedies to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar.

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Norman Jewison is highlighting that romantic comedies rarely receive recognition from the Academy Awards in the Best Picture category. He points out that "Moonstruck" was an exception, standing out among its genre to earn a prestigious nomination.

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