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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 1983
(1983) PG 
Unlikely but winning comedy of Ralphie's (Billingsley) single-minded obsession to acquire a Red Ryder BB-gun for Christmas, and the obstacles that everyday life in 1940s Indiana can throw his way. Particularly great sequence involving an impatient department-store Santa. Fun for everyone. Based on "In God We Trust, All Others Pay ... more
Unlikely but winning comedy of Ralphie's (Billingsley) single-minded obsession to acquire a Red Ryder BB-gun for Christmas, and the obstacles that everyday life in 1940s Indiana can throw his way. Particularly great sequence involving an impatient department-store Santa. Fun for everyone. Based on "In God We Trust, All Others Pay ... more
(1983)
Director Imamura's subtle and vastly moving story takes place a vague century ago. In compliance with village law designed to control population among the poverty-stricken peasants, a healthy 70-year-old woman must submit to solitary starvation atop a nearby mountain. We follow her as she sets into motion the final influence ... more
Director Imamura's subtle and vastly moving story takes place a vague century ago. In compliance with village law designed to control population among the poverty-stricken peasants, a healthy 70-year-old woman must submit to solitary starvation atop a nearby mountain. We follow her as she sets into motion the final influence ... more
(1983) PG
Riegert is a yuppie representative of a huge oil company who endeavors to buy a sleepy Scottish fishing village for excavation, and finds himself hypnotized by the place and its crusty denizens. Back in Texas at company headquarters, tycoon Lancaster deals with a psycho therapist and gazes at the stars ... more
Riegert is a yuppie representative of a huge oil company who endeavors to buy a sleepy Scottish fishing village for excavation, and finds himself hypnotized by the place and its crusty denizens. Back in Texas at company headquarters, tycoon Lancaster deals with a psycho therapist and gazes at the stars ... more
(1983) R
The culmination of Bergman's career, this autobiographical film is set in a rural Swedish town in 1907. It tells the story of one year in the lives of the Ekdahl family, as seen by the young children, Fanny and Alexander. Magic and religion, love and death, reconciliation and estrangement are ... more
The culmination of Bergman's career, this autobiographical film is set in a rural Swedish town in 1907. It tells the story of one year in the lives of the Ekdahl family, as seen by the young children, Fanny and Alexander. Magic and religion, love and death, reconciliation and estrangement are ... more
(1983) R
Gripping account of a Guatemalan brother and sister, persecuted in their homeland, who make an arduous journey north ("El Norte") to America. Their difficult saga continues as they struggle against overwhelming odds in an attempt to realize their dreams. Passionate, sobering, and powerful. In English and Spanish with English subtitles. ... more
Gripping account of a Guatemalan brother and sister, persecuted in their homeland, who make an arduous journey north ("El Norte") to America. Their difficult saga continues as they struggle against overwhelming odds in an attempt to realize their dreams. Passionate, sobering, and powerful. In English and Spanish with English subtitles. ... more
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Amy Irving for YentlGlenn Close for The Big Chill Cher for SilkwoodAlfre Woodard for Cross Creek
Achievement in Visual Effects
Nominees:
No Nominees Under this category
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
Original Song Score and/or Adaptation
Achievement in film editing
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
Best Documentary Feature
Nominees:
No Nominees Under this category
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Michael Caine for Educating RitaTom Conti for Reuben, ReubenTom Courtenay for The DresserAlbert Finney for The Dresser
Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
Achievement in cinematography
Best Original screenplay
Achievement in directing
Nominees:
Ingmar Bergman for Fanny and AlexanderBruce Beresford for Tender MerciesMike Nichols for SilkwoodPeter Yates for The Dresser
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Meryl Streep for SilkwoodJane Alexander for TestamentDebra Winger for Terms of EndearmentJulie Walters for Educating Rita
Achievement in Costume Design
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Rip Torn for Cross CreekCharles Durning for To Be or Not to BeSam Shepard for The Right StuffJohn Lithgow for Terms of Endearment
Best Adapted screenplay
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