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Pick of the Litter 1998
Shakespeare in Love
(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
Life Is Beautiful
(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 on believing that life is--and should be--beautiful, he goes to great lengths to ensure that ... more
Saving Private Ryan
(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
The Truman Show
(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

 
 
 
ALL AWARD WINNERS FROM 1998
 
 
2 by 4 (Sundance) for Achievement in cinematography
(1998)
 
2001: A Space Odyssey (AFI) for Top 100
(1968)
 
 
Affliction (Natl. Soc. Film Critics) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1997) R
 
Affliction (N.Y. Film Critics) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1997) R
 
Affliction (Academy Awards) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
(1997) R
 
The African Queen (AFI) for Top 100
(1951) Unrated
 
Afterglow (Independent Spirit Awards) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
(1997) R
 
 
 
 
All About Eve (AFI) for Top 100
(1950) Unrated
 
(1930)
 
Amadeus (AFI) for Top 100
(1984) PG
 
American Graffiti (AFI) for Top 100
(1973) PG
 
An American in Paris (AFI) for Top 100
(1951) Unrated
 
Annie Hall (AFI) for Top 100
(1977) PG
 
The Apartment (AFI) for Top 100
(1960)
 
Apocalypse Now (AFI) for Top 100
(1979) R
 
The Apostle (Independent Spirit Awards) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1997) PG-13
 
The Apostle (Independent Spirit Awards) for Achievement in directing
(1997) PG-13
 
The Apostle (Independent Spirit Awards) for Best Motion Picture of the Year
(1997) PG-13
 
(1998) PG-13
 
As Good As It Gets (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
(1997) PG-13
 
As Good As It Gets (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
(1997) PG-13
 
As Good As It Gets (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
(1997) PG-13
 
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (MTV Movie Awards) for Best Dance Sequence
(1997) PG-13
 
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (MTV Movie Awards) for Best Villain
(1997) PG-13
 
The Avengers (Golden Raspberry Awards) for Worst Remake or Sequel
(1998) PG-13
 
Ben-Hur (AFI) for Top 100
(1959) Unrated
 
The Best Years of Our Lives (AFI) for Top 100
(1946)
 
The Birth of a Nation (AFI) for Top 100
(1915)
 
Bonnie & Clyde (AFI) for Top 100
(1967)
 
Boogie Nights (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
(1997) R
 
Boogie Nights (MTV Movie Awards) for Best Breakthrough Performance
(1997) R
 
The Boys (Australian Film Inst.) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
(1998) R
 
The Boys (Australian Film Inst.) for Best Adapted screenplay
(1998) R
 
The Boys (Australian Film Inst.) for Achievement in directing
(1998) R
 
The Boys (Australian Film Inst.) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1998) R
 
Brassed Off (Cesar) for Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
(1996) R
 
 
(1957)
 
Bringing Up Baby (AFI) for Top 100
(1938)
 
Buffalo 66 (Natl. Bd. of Review) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1997) Unrated
 
Bulworth (L.A. Film Critics) for Best Screenplay
(1998) R
 
(1969) PG
 
The Butcher Boy (L.A. Film Critics) for Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)
(1997) R
 
Casablanca (AFI) for Top 100
(1942) PG
 
 
 
 
 
 
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