The acting of the two Oscar-winning stars in Jonathan Demme’s vastly entertaining horror thriller is superb. Anthony Hopkins almost made a likable hero of out of Hannibal Lecter’s sadistic, unruly demon. As Clarice, Foster embodies the gentleness of an initially naive county girl who becomes susceptible to Hannibal’s advances.
Oscar: Silence of the Lambs (1991)–Jonathan Demme’s Horror Thriller Starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins
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Wild Tales (2014): Outrageously Funny Comedy, Produced by Almodovar
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The Oscar-nominated Wild Tales is hilariously funny anthology of six shorts about the theme of revenge!
Oscar: Amadeus (1984)–Milos Forman’s Second Best Picture Winner
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Amadeus is one of Hollywood’s few successful works that does justice to its subject, the genius of composer Mozart. Rich, dense, and smart entertainment, sumptuous in its period and costume details, and brilliant in the acting of the two male leads.
Oscar: Terms of Endearment (1983):–James L. Brooks Melodrama, One of Weakest Best Picture Winners
February 10, 2015 by
Blending comedy and melodrama, Terms of Endearment is basically a TV sitcom expanded to the format of big screen entertainment.
Annie Hall (1977): Woody Allen’s First Masterpiece, Starring Diane Keaton and Himself
February 6, 2015 by
Woody Allen’s Oscar-winning comedy “Annie Hall,” arguably his first masterpiece, stands as one of the greatest films about male-female relationships in Hollywood’s history.
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