Quick question: What do “The Silence of the Lamb”  “Braveheart,” “Gladiator,” and “Crash” have in common?

Answer: They belong to a small minority of Oscar-winning films that had been theatrically released in the winter or spring of their respective year. “The Silence of the Lamb” opened in February, and “Braveheart,” “Gladiator,” and “Crash,” had all bowed in May.

Best-Foreign Language Oscar Category by Country and Film–Five of these foreign entries will be nominated for the Foreign-Language Oscar: Afghanistan, “Opium War,” by Siddiq Barmak; Israel, “Waltz with Bashir,” by Ari Folman; and Italy, “Gomorra,” by Matteo Garrone. See complete list below.

Starring Paul Newman, Vincent Sherman's 1959 melodrama was nominated for three Oscars: Supporting Actor for Robert Vaughn Cinematography (b/w) for Harry Stradling, and Costume Design (b/w) Howard Shoup.

The Miracle Worker was nominated for five Oscars, winning two, Actress for Anne Bancroft and Supporting Actress for Patty Duke.

The Miracle Worker was nominated for five Oscars, winning two, Actress for Anne Bancroft and Supporting Actress for Patty Duke.