That's a 180 from what he said during the circuit of Django Unchained where he going on how the Golden Globes will nominate Leo Dicaprio because of his "brand" but when the Oscar nominations come out, he'll be the one recognized for his work in that film. Neither were nominated and now Academy Awards just don't matter. Samuel's got an incredible career and is apart of some major franchises that will still be popular decades from now; that should be enough.