Oscar Nominations: 3

Actor: Jon Voight

Supporting Actor: Eric Roberts

Film editing: Henry Richardson

June 14, 2011–The governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted on Tuesday to add a new twist to the 2011 Best Picture competition, and a new element of surprise to its annual nominations announcement. The Board voted to institute a system that will now produce anywhere between five and 10 nominees in the category.

Made in color, “Jolson Story” is a vastly enteratining, but fictionalized, cliché ridden version of the star’s life, distorting some events while glossing over others, such as the singer’s temper and ego.

Canadian (from Quebec) director Denys Arcand made this interesting film right after scoring in the international film with “The Decline of the American Empire,” which was nominated for the 1987 Best Foreign Language Oscar.

One of the most popular films of 1949, “Come to the Stable” has become a perennial showing during the Christmas season, due to its subject and message, not to mention its cast.