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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 1982
(1982) PG 
A sweeping account of the reign of terror following the French Revolution. Focuses on the title character (wonderfully portrayed by Depardieu) and is directed with searching parallels to modern-day Poland by that country's premier filmmaker, Andrzej Wajda. Well-done period sets round out a memorable film. In French with English subtitles.
A sweeping account of the reign of terror following the French Revolution. Focuses on the title character (wonderfully portrayed by Depardieu) and is directed with searching parallels to modern-day Poland by that country's premier filmmaker, Andrzej Wajda. Well-done period sets round out a memorable film. In French with English subtitles.
(1982) PG
Spielberg's famous fantasy, one of the most popular films in history, portrays a limpid-eyed alien stranded on earth and his special bonding relationship with a young boy. A modern fairy tale providing warmth, humor and sheer wonder. Held the first place spot as the highest grossing movie of all time ... more
Spielberg's famous fantasy, one of the most popular films in history, portrays a limpid-eyed alien stranded on earth and his special bonding relationship with a young boy. A modern fairy tale providing warmth, humor and sheer wonder. Held the first place spot as the highest grossing movie of all time ... more
(1982) PG
Stubborn, unemployed actor Michael Dorsey (Hoffman) disguises himself as a woman named Dorothy Michaels to secure a part on a soap opera. As his popularity on TV mounts, his love life becomes increasingly soap operatic. Hoffman is delightful, as is the rest of the stellar cast, especially Lange as the ... more
Stubborn, unemployed actor Michael Dorsey (Hoffman) disguises himself as a woman named Dorothy Michaels to secure a part on a soap opera. As his popularity on TV mounts, his love life becomes increasingly soap operatic. Hoffman is delightful, as is the rest of the stellar cast, especially Lange as the ... more
(1982) R
Set in an Italian village during the last days of WWII, this film highlights the schism in the village between those who support the fascists and those who sympathize with the Allies. This division comes to a head in the stunning final scene. A poignant, deeply moving film.
Set in an Italian village during the last days of WWII, this film highlights the schism in the village between those who support the fascists and those who sympathize with the Allies. This division comes to a head in the stunning final scene. A poignant, deeply moving film.
(1982) PG
Although he failed to build a railroad across South America, Fitzcarraldo is determined to build an opera house in the middle of the Amazon jungles and have Enrico Caruso sing there. Based on a true story of a charismatic Irishman's impossible quest at the turn of the century. Of note: ... more
Although he failed to build a railroad across South America, Fitzcarraldo is determined to build an opera house in the middle of the Amazon jungles and have Enrico Caruso sing there. Based on a true story of a charismatic Irishman's impossible quest at the turn of the century. Of note: ... more
Original Song Score and/or Adaptation
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Jessica Lange for FrancesJulie Andrews for Victor/VictoriaDebra Winger for An Officer and a GentlemanSissy Spacek for Missing
Achievement in Visual Effects
Nominees:
No Nominees Under this category
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Kim Stanley for FrancesGlenn Close for The World According to GarpTeri Garr for TootsieLesley Ann Warren for Victor/Victoria
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Best Adapted screenplay
Achievement in directing
Nominees:
Wolfgang Petersen for Das BootSteven Spielberg for E.T.: The Extra-TerrestrialSidney Lumet for The VerdictSydney Pollack for Tootsie
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Peter O'Toole for My Favorite YearPaul Newman for The VerdictDustin Hoffman for TootsieJack Lemmon for Missing
Best Original screenplay
Achievement in Art Direction
Achievement in Costume Design
Achievement in film editing
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