Oscar Movies: Last of the Mohicans (1992): Mann Directs Daniel Day-Lewis

Daniel Day-Lewis is mesmerizing as the romantic hero in this version of the famous James Fenimore Cooper, directed and c0-written (with Christopher Crowe) by Michael Mann as a thrilling action-adventure. Day-Lewis plays Hawkeye, the intrepid trapper raised by the Mohican Chingachgook (played by the real-life Native American activist Russell Means). During the French and Indian wars, […]

Oscar Movies: Last Angry Man, The (1959)–Paul Muni’s Last Nomination

Paul Muni received his fist and last Oscar nomination for Daniel Mann’s drama “The Last Angry Man,” in which he plays Dr. Sam Abelman, a distinguished Brooklyn physician.

Oscar Movies: Lassie Come Home (1943)–Liz Taylor and Dog

The first film of a long and popular series (7 features) made a star of the dog and launched the career of the young Elizabeth Taylor.

Oscar Artists: Tom Rolf, Editor of Right Stuff, Dies at 82

Tom Rolf, who shared a best editing Oscar for his work on 1983 astronaut epic “The Right Stuff” and also edited “Taxi Driver,” “New York, New York,” “Black Sunday,” “Heaven’s Gate,” “Nine ½ Weeks,” “Heat” and “The Horse Whisperer,” among many other films, has died. He was 82.

Oscar Movies: Last Voyage (1960)–Adventure Film

Written and directed by Andrew L. Stone, this adventure disaster film depicts a luxury liner, which sinks after an explosion, forcing the crew members and passengers to struggle hard for their lives. The cast includes Robert Stack, Dorothy Malone, George Sanders, and Edmond O’Brien. Oscar Nominations: 1 Special Effects: A. J. Lohman   Oscar Awards: […]