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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 1998
(1998) PG-13 
The notion of a "feel-good Holocaust comedy" shouldn't work. But Benigni's stunning epic is not, at its core, a Holocaust movie, but rather a story of endurance of family love. Benigni's Guido is so intent onbelieving that life is--and should be--beautiful, he goes to great lengths to ensure that ... more
The notion of a "feel-good Holocaust comedy" shouldn't work. But Benigni's stunning epic is not, at its core, a Holocaust movie, but rather a story of endurance of family love. Benigni's Guido is so intent on
(1998) R
Lively romantic comedy about a frustrated Elizabethan playwright suffering from writer's block--who just happens to be William Shakespeare (Fiennes). Will owes a comedy to bankrupt theatre manager Henslowe (Rush) but just can't come up with a suitable story. His creative (and other) juices are sparked by wealthy beauty Viola De ... more
Lively romantic comedy about a frustrated Elizabethan playwright suffering from writer's block--who just happens to be William Shakespeare (Fiennes). Will owes a comedy to bankrupt theatre manager Henslowe (Rush) but just can't come up with a suitable story. His creative (and other) juices are sparked by wealthy beauty Viola De ... more
(1998) PG
Flawless execution of an eerie, yet fantastical premise, marked by outstanding performances, make this surreal fable a joy to watch from start to finish. Unbeknownst to insurance salesman Truman Burbank, (Carrey) his entire life has been broadcast live on TV in a 24-hour soap opera. When evidence of Truman's fabricated ... more
Flawless execution of an eerie, yet fantastical premise, marked by outstanding performances, make this surreal fable a joy to watch from start to finish. Unbeknownst to insurance salesman Truman Burbank, (Carrey) his entire life has been broadcast live on TV in a 24-hour soap opera. When evidence of Truman's fabricated ... more
(1998) R
Big-budget WWII Spielberg epic finds eight soldiers, led by army captain Hanks, forced to go behind enemy lines in order to rescue downed paratrooper James Ryan (Damon). He's the sole surviving brother of four soldier siblings and the government wants some good PR--the men pulling the duty are less than ... more
Big-budget WWII Spielberg epic finds eight soldiers, led by army captain Hanks, forced to go behind enemy lines in order to rescue downed paratrooper James Ryan (Damon). He's the sole surviving brother of four soldier siblings and the government wants some good PR--the men pulling the duty are less than ... more
Achievement in Visual Effects
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Robert Duvall for A Civil ActionBilly Bob Thornton for A Simple PlanEd Harris for The Truman ShowGeoffrey Rush for Shakespeare in Love
Achievement in Makeup
Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Edward Norton for American History XIan McKellen for Gods and MonstersTom Hanks for Saving Private RyanNick Nolte for Affliction
Original Dramatic Score
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Fernanda Montenegro for Central StationMeryl Streep for One True ThingCate Blanchett for ElizabethEmily Watson for Hilary and Jackie
Achievement in directing
Nominees:
Roberto Benigni for Life Is BeautifulTerrence Malick for The Thin Red LinePeter Weir for The Truman ShowJohn Madden for Shakespeare in Love
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Kathy Bates for Primary ColorsRachel Griffiths for Hilary and JackieBrenda Blethyn for Little VoiceLynn Redgrave for Gods and Monsters
Achievement in cinematography
Achievement in Art Direction
Achievement in Sound Effects Editing
Original Musical or Comedy Score
Achievement in film editing
Achievement in Costume Design
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