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Academy Awards
The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The formal ceremony at which the awards are presented is among the most prominent and most watched film awards ceremonies in the world.
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Pick of the Litter 1954
(1954) 
A world masterpiece by Mizoguchi about feudal society in 11th century Japan. A woman and her children are sold into prostitution and slavery. As an adult, the son seeks to right the ills of his society. Powerful and tragic, and often more highly esteemed than "Ugetsu." In Japanese with English ... more
A world masterpiece by Mizoguchi about feudal society in 11th century Japan. A woman and her children are sold into prostitution and slavery. As an adult, the son seeks to right the ills of his society. Powerful and tragic, and often more highly esteemed than "Ugetsu." In Japanese with English ... more
(1954)
A group of naval officers revolt against a captain they consider mentally unfit. Bogart is masterful as Captain Queeg, obsessed with cleanliness while onboard and later a study in mental meltdown during the court-martial of a crew member who participated in the mutiny. Based on the Pulitzer-winning novel by Herman ... more
A group of naval officers revolt against a captain they consider mentally unfit. Bogart is masterful as Captain Queeg, obsessed with cleanliness while onboard and later a study in mental meltdown during the court-martial of a crew member who participated in the mutiny. Based on the Pulitzer-winning novel by Herman ... more
(1954)
Kurosawa's masterpiece, set in 16th-century Japan. A small farming village, beset by marauding bandits, hires seven professional soldiers to rid itself of the scourge. Wanna watch a samaurai movie? This is the one. Sweeping, complex human drama with all the ingredients: action, suspense, comedy. Available in several versions of varying ... more
Kurosawa's masterpiece, set in 16th-century Japan. A small farming village, beset by marauding bandits, hires seven professional soldiers to rid itself of the scourge. Wanna watch a samaurai movie? This is the one. Sweeping, complex human drama with all the ingredients: action, suspense, comedy. Available in several versions of varying ... more
(1954)
Somber, moving story of a young Bengali boy growing up in impoverished India. Stunning debut from India's master filmmaker Ray, who continued the story in "Aparajito" and "World of Apu." A truly great work. In Bengali with English subtitles.
Somber, moving story of a young Bengali boy growing up in impoverished India. Stunning debut from India's master filmmaker Ray, who continued the story in "Aparajito" and "World of Apu." A truly great work. In Bengali with English subtitles.
(1954)
Simple-minded girl, played by Fellini's wife, Masina, is sold to a brutal, coarse circus strong-man and she falls in love with him despite his abuse. They tour the countryside and eventually meet up with a gentle acrobat, played by Basehart, who alters their fate. Fellini masterwork was the director's first ... more
Simple-minded girl, played by Fellini's wife, Masina, is sold to a brutal, coarse circus strong-man and she falls in love with him despite his abuse. They tour the countryside and eventually meet up with a gentle acrobat, played by Basehart, who alters their fate. Fellini masterwork was the director's first ... more
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Lee J. Cobb for On the WaterfrontKarl Malden for On the WaterfrontRod Steiger for On the WaterfrontTom Tully for The Caine Mutiny
Achievement in Costume Design (Color)
Achievement in Cinematography (Color)
Original Dramatic Score
Achievement in Art Direction (Color)
Achievement in Sound
Best Picture of the year
Best Story
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Audrey Hepburn for SabrinaJane Wyman for Magnificent ObsessionDorothy Dandridge for Carmen JonesJudy Garland for A Star Is Born
Scoring of a Musical
Achievement in Costume Design (Black & White)
Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
Nominees:
No Nominees Under this category
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Humphrey Bogart for The Caine MutinyBing Crosby for Country GirlJames Mason for A Star Is Born
Achievement in directing
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Story and Screenplay
Achievement in Cinematography (Black & White)
Achievement in Art Direction (Black & White)
Achievement in film editing
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