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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 2002
(2002) R 
Gripping and well-directed psychodrama tells the story of Spider, a paranoid-schizophrenic, as he tries to resolve his convoluted memories and emotions. After being released from a mental hospital, Spider (Ralph Fiennes) lives in an eerie halfway house for mental patients. There he recounts the events of his life that led ... more
Gripping and well-directed psychodrama tells the story of Spider, a paranoid-schizophrenic, as he tries to resolve his convoluted memories and emotions. After being released from a mental hospital, Spider (Ralph Fiennes) lives in an eerie halfway house for mental patients. There he recounts the events of his life that led ... more
(2002) PG-13
The second installment of the "Rings" trilogy does not disappoint. Picking up shortly after the first one left off, Frodo and Samwise are still heading toward Mordor, with Gollum following/abetting their progress. Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli join together with the denizens of Rohan to fight Saruman's army of Orcs. Gandalf ... more
The second installment of the "Rings" trilogy does not disappoint. Picking up shortly after the first one left off, Frodo and Samwise are still heading toward Mordor, with Gollum following/abetting their progress. Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli join together with the denizens of Rohan to fight Saruman's army of Orcs. Gandalf ... more
(2002) R
Michael Sullivan (Hanks) is a Depression-era hitman who must take his teenage son Michael Jr. (Hoechlin) on the run as he seeks revenge on the people who betrayed him and killed his wife and youngest son. Dark, atmospheric tale excels on the strength of the brilliantly understated screenplay and outstanding ... more
Michael Sullivan (Hanks) is a Depression-era hitman who must take his teenage son Michael Jr. (Hoechlin) on the run as he seeks revenge on the people who betrayed him and killed his wife and youngest son. Dark, atmospheric tale excels on the strength of the brilliantly understated screenplay and outstanding ... more
(2002) PG-13
Surreal French animated tale of a joyless bicycle racer and his eccentric grandmother charms, surprises, and confounds with flights of fancy and wonderfully imaginative scenarios. Champion is a sad little boy who doesn't respond to anything until his grandmother buys him a tricycle. This leads him to become a top-level ... more
Surreal French animated tale of a joyless bicycle racer and his eccentric grandmother charms, surprises, and confounds with flights of fancy and wonderfully imaginative scenarios. Champion is a sad little boy who doesn't respond to anything until his grandmother buys him a tricycle. This leads him to become a top-level ... more
Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
Best Animated Feature film of the year
Achievement in cinematography
Best Documentary Feature
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)
Achievement in Visual Effects
Best Original screenplay
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Michael Caine for The Quiet AmericanDaniel Day-Lewis for Gangs of New YorkJack Nicholson for About SchmidtNicolas Cage for Adaptation
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Christopher Walken for Catch Me If You CanPaul Newman for Road to PerditionJohn C. Reilly for ChicagoEd Harris for The Hours
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Diane Lane for UnfaithfulSalma Hayek for FridaJulianne Moore for Far from HeavenRenee Zellweger for Chicago
Achievement in directing
Nominees:
Pedro Almodovar for Talk to HerMartin Scorsese for Gangs of New YorkRob Marshall for ChicagoStephen Daldry for The Hours
Best Adapted screenplay
Achievement in Art Direction
Achievement in Costume Design
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Kathy Bates for About SchmidtMeryl Streep for Adaptation Queen Latifah for ChicagoJulianne Moore for The Hours
Best Motion Picture of the Year
Achievement in Sound
Achievement in film editing
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