Charles Sturridge’s “A Handful of Dust” is a hansomely mounted, well acted, but ultimately disappointing version of the famous novel by Evelyn Waugh. Set amongst Britain’s aristocracy of the 1930s, the tale centers on the stodgy and boring country squire Tony Last (James Wilby) and his bored wife Brena (Kristin Scott Thomas), who open their […]
Oscar Movies: Hamlet (1990)–Starring Mel Gibson
June 14, 2014 by
Franco Zeffirelli’s version of “Hamlet” is a decent (but no more) version of the much filmed Shaespearean play. As acted by Mel Gibson, it’s inferior to Olivier’s Oscar-winning “Hamlet” in 1948, as well as to Kenneth Branagh’s 1996 rendition, with Branagh in the lead. Zeffirelli’s third big-screen Shakespeare adaptation, after “Romeo and Juliet” and “Otello,” […]
Oscar Movies: Half a House (1976)
June 13, 2014 by
Fritz Lang's WWII drama received two Oscar Nominations: Score (Drama or Comedy) by Hanns Eisler and Sound Recording by Jack Whitney.
Oscar Movies: Guys and Dolls (1955)
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Surprisingly, Goldwyn hired a director who had never before done a musical, Joseph L. Mankiewicz. Moreover, two of the stars, Marlon Brando and Jean Simmons, had no song-and-dance experience. However, since the songs were integral part of the narrative, both thespians were allowed to sing instead of being dubbed by prtofessional singers, as was the norm then.
Oscar Movies: Gunga Din (1939):
June 13, 2014 by
RKO Radio Oscar Nominations: 1 Cinematography (b/w): Joseph H. August Oscar Awards: None Oscar Context: The winner of the black-and-white Cinematography Oscar was Gregg Toland for “Wuthering Heights,” directed by William Wyler. August was also Oscar-nominated for “Portrait of Jennie.” Share this:
