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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 1999
Toy Story 2
(1999)  G
Woody is kidnapped by a greedy toy collector and finds out that he was the star of a popular '50s children's show (think Howdy Doody) with a posse of his own. Buzz and the other denizens of Andy's room set out to save him, and in the process meet up ... more
The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg
(1999)  PG
Excellent documentary tells the story of Detroit Tiger Hall of Fame first baseman Hank Greenberg though interviews with sportswriters, teammates, other players of the era, and fans (many of which were young Jewish boys who later became famous themselves), and archival footage from on and off the field. Details Greenberg's ... more

Academy Awards: The Oscars 1999
 
 
Sleepy Hollow
Achievement in Art Direction
 
 
 

 
The Matrix
Achievement in Sound
 
 
 

 
The Cider House Rules
Best Adapted screenplay
 
 
 

 
The Matrix
Achievement in Visual Effects
 
 
 

 
Tarzan
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
 
 
 

 
The Matrix
Achievement in film editing
 
 
 

 
Michael Caine
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
 
 
 

 
Angelina Jolie
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
 
 
 

 
Topsy Turvy
Achievement in Makeup
 
 
 

 
All About My Mother
Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
 
(Winner) All About My Mother
(1999) R 

Nominees:
East-West
(1999) PG-13 
Under the Sun
(1998) Unrated 
Himalaya
(1999) Unrated 
Solomon and Gaenor
(1998) R 
 
 

 
Topsy Turvy
Achievement in Costume Design
 
(Winner) Topsy Turvy
(1999) R \"\"
 
 

 
Hilary Swank
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
 
 
 

 
The Red Violin
Best Original Score
 
 
 

 
American Beauty
Best Motion Picture of the Year
 
 
 

 
Sam Mendes
Achievement in directing
 
 
 

 
Kevin Spacey
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
 
 
 

 
American Beauty
Best Original screenplay
 
 
 

 
American Beauty
Achievement in cinematography
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
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