On several occasions Oscar winners thanked the writers (or contributors) of their scripts and roles, and by since those writers had not received official credits for their work, it’s the speeches that disclosed to the public who the real writers were. In 1959, Best Actor winner, Charlton Heston, thanked the uncredited writer, Christopher Frye, to […]

Many artists and craftsmen win consecutive nominations and wins, as once they are nominated, they become “hot” (in demand) and get the best offers available. Getting a nomination, or winning the Oscar, inevitably elevate their status and reputation and, as a result, their next work tends to get extra-attention. Winners of Consecutive Years Walt Disney […]

1Names the only Oscar show in which Marilyn Monroe was a presenter? 1950: Monroe presented the Best Sound Recording Oscar. 2. Name the oscar show in which Marlon Brando was a presented? 1955 show (March 30), the year in which he won the Best Actor for On the waterfront, Brando also presented the Best Director […]

1970: The Landlord The script of Hal Ashby’s film was written by a black writer, William Gunn, based on a novel by black novelist, Kristi Hunter. 1984: A Soldier’s Story The screenplay was based on Charles Fuller’s Pulitzer Prize winning drama 1989: Do the Right Thing Spike Lee was nominated for Best Original Screenplay 2018: […]

Dianne Houston is the first African-American woman to be nominated for Oscar for directing–Live Action Short, in 1995.