Robert Siodmak is one of the few directors to be Oscar-nominated for the genre of film noir, The Killers, in 1946, featuring Burt Lancaster’s stunning acting debut.
Oscar Artists: Rattigan, Terence–Writer
March 6, 2012 by
Beginning as a writer of light comedies, Rattigan became more determined to write more serious dramas after the Second World War; the most famous of which are The Winslow Boy (1946), The Browning Version (1948), The Deep Blue Sea (1952), and Separate Tables (1954).
Oscar Impact: Artist, French Silent, Benefits from Best Picture Oscar Win
March 5, 2012 by
What’s the cash value of winning the top Oscar, Best Picture? “The Artist,” the black-and-white silent Oscar-winner moved into the top 10 chart for the first time since opening in select theaters 15 weeks ago, grossing $3.9 million for a domestic cumulative of $37.1 million. The Best Picture winner was up 34 percent from the […]
Oscar Movies: Shadowlands (1993)
March 1, 2012 by
Oscar Nominations: 2
Screenplay (Adapted): William Nicholson
Actress: Debra Winger
Oscar Awards: None
Oscar Movies: Shadow of a Doubt
March 1, 2012 by
Oscar Nominations: 1
Original Story: Gordon McDonell
