Yesterday the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for their annual awards show.  It marked the end of the prognostication season and ushered in the season of bemoaning the films and performances that were overlooked in the various categories.  One film that was overlooked is Steve McQueen’s “Shame.”  Many who follow Hollywood’s awards circuit had projected a Best Actor nomination for the film’s lead, Michael Fassbender.  Fassbender, whose work earned him...