1996 Movies
OSCARS Won/Nominated
OSCARS
Kevin's Pick
Best Supporting Actress
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The English Patient
Dir: Anthony Minghella Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Kristen Scott Thomas, Juliette Binoche 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die J B DVD |
OSCARS
Kevin's Pick
Best Actress
Best Original Screenplay |
Fargo
Dir: Joel & Ethan Coen Stars: Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Peter Stormare 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski has always been my favorite Coens Bros. character, but Marge Gunderson certainly gives him a run for his money. She is so innocently clever and spritely, that the crimes being commited on her watch are all the more horrible. The acting is top notch (Especially Frances McDormand and William H. Macy) and the humor/drama relationship is finely tuned. In a film handled less delicately, the goofy personnas of the midwest may feel contrived. In FARGO, they are perfect. What a fun, funny, disturbing, original film. A- |
OSCARS
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Art Direction Best Costume Design Best Original Score Kevin's Pick
Best Picture
Best Director Best Adapted Screenplay Best Editing Best Cinematography Best Art Direction Best Costume Design |
Hamlet
Dir: Kenneth Branagh Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Julie Christie, Derek Jacobi, Charleton Heston, Kate Winslet, Rufus Sewell J A DVD |
OSCARS
Best Picture
Best Director Best Actress Best Supporting Actress Best Original Screenplay Kevin's Pick
Best Actor
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Secrets & Lies
Dir: Mike Leigh Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Timothy Spall 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die I love British drama, and I think it has to do with the British culture where no matter how damaged or depressed a person is, they are always trying to be pleasant and make others feel comfortable...and that is very pitiful for broken people. This movie left me emotionally drained, and it is absolutely brilliant, with perfect performances all around. Timothy Spall and Brenda Blethyn shine as a brother and sister whose lives are just in turmoil...and the appearance of an illegitamate black daughter makes it get even more chaotic. I was mesmerized by the acting in this film...and even though it is very high concept with so many characters with such emotional baggage, it felt 100% realistic. Simply "bloody" wonderful. A |