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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 2008
(2008) PG-13 
Batman (Bale), along with Lt. Gordon (Oldman) has been cleaning up the streets of Gotham, and the criminal underworld wants him gone, along with crusading DA Harvey Dent (Eckhard). Along comes the grotesque and psychotic Joker (Ledger, in a tour de force performance, his last) to wreak havok for the ... more
Batman (Bale), along with Lt. Gordon (Oldman) has been cleaning up the streets of Gotham, and the criminal underworld wants him gone, along with crusading DA Harvey Dent (Eckhard). Along comes the grotesque and psychotic Joker (Ledger, in a tour de force performance, his last) to wreak havok for the ... more
(2008) R
Unsentimental and honest independent film set in a shabby trailer park on the U.S.-Quebec border, following the desperate attempts of two single mothers to break free of their economic struggles. Ray Eddy (Leo), mother of two and part-time employee at the local dollar store, is left scrambling to pay the ... more
Unsentimental and honest independent film set in a shabby trailer park on the U.S.-Quebec border, following the desperate attempts of two single mothers to break free of their economic struggles. Ray Eddy (Leo), mother of two and part-time employee at the local dollar store, is left scrambling to pay the ... more
(2008) R
In the 1980's, Randy "The Ram" Robinson was a huge star in a small wrestling circuit. Over the years, his health has deteriorated, his daughter (Wood) has turned her back on him, and his trailer in New Jersey can't keep out winter. However, a proposed 20th anniversary rematch with his ... more
In the 1980's, Randy "The Ram" Robinson was a huge star in a small wrestling circuit. Over the years, his health has deteriorated, his daughter (Wood) has turned her back on him, and his trailer in New Jersey can't keep out winter. However, a proposed 20th anniversary rematch with his ... more
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Robert Downey for Tropic ThunderMichael Shannon for Revolutionary RoadJosh Brolin for MilkPhilip Seymour Hoffman for DoubtHeath Ledger for The Dark Knight
Best Documentary Feature
Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
Achievement in Art Direction
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Melissa Leo for Frozen RiverAnne Hathaway for Rachel Getting MarriedKate Winslet for The ReaderMeryl Streep for DoubtAngelina Jolie for Changeling
Achievement in Costume Design
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Animated Feature film of the year
Best Original screenplay
Achievement in Makeup
Achievement in Sound Effects Editing
Best Adapted screenplay
Achievement in cinematography
Achievement in Sound
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Richard Jenkins for The VisitorMickey Rourke for The WrestlerSean Penn for MilkFrank Langella for Frost/NixonBrad Pitt for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Achievement in film editing
Best Original Score
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
Achievement in directing
Nominees:
Danny Boyle for Slumdog MillionaireStephen Daldry for The ReaderGus Van Sant for MilkRon Howard for Frost/NixonDavid Fincher for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Best Motion Picture of the Year
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