In 1992, when Marisa Tomei won the Supporting Actress for the comedy My Cousin Vinny, in which she played a feisty New York girl taken for granted by her lawyer boyfriend. Tomei was up against the British and Australian royalty: Judy Davis in Woody Allen's Husbands and Wives (cited by the L.A. Film Critics Association), Joan Plowright in Enchanted April, Vanessa Redgrave in Howards End, and Miranda Richardson in Damage.
Cinema 1950: Intense Competition, Winners of Oscar, N.Y. Film Critics
January 28, 2007 by
Bette Davis was denied the 1950 Oscar for what's the majestic performance of her career, as Margo Channing in All About Eve, but she competed against her co-star Anne Baxter in the same category. As noted, this must have split the votes.
Oscar Movies: Gandhi (1982)
January 28, 2007 by
One of the most overrated Oscar winners, Gandhi received the largest number of awards in 1982, including Best Picture, Director, and Actor.
Oscar Movies: Oliver! (1968): Best Picture, Director
January 28, 2007 by
Nominated for 11 Oscars, Oliver! won five, including Best Picture and Best Director for Carol Reed at its third nomination.
Oscar Movies: Benji (1974)
January 28, 2007 by
Benji was nominated for the Oscar Song, “Benji's Theme” (I Feel Love), music by Euel Box, lyrics by Betty Box.
