Tuesday, February 14, 2006
1991-1993
I don't have a heck of a lot of comments on the Academy Awards in either '91, '92, or '93.
1991 was the year that "Silence of the Lambs" hit a grand slam, snagging statues for Best Picture, Actor (Anthony Hopkins), Actress (Jodie Foster), and Screenplay. Really tough to argue with this, as "Lambs" is a great film that holds up under repeated viewings. The only real competition for the Best Picture award was "JFK," which I'm sure Craig will argue should have won. I'm sure its loss is part of a greater conspiracy. Other notes: "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" took home 3 well-deserved technical awards, and was probably my favorite film of that year. Also, Disney's "Beauty And The Beast" was a surprise nomination for Best Picture; years later the Academy would institute a Best Animated Feature category to recognize the quality of these films. I have mixed feelings about that, and I will elaborate further when we get to that year.
Oscar did good work again in 1992, honoring Clint Eastwood's masterpiece "Unforgiven" with Best Picture, Director, and Supporting Actor (Gene Hackman). However, I believe Eastwood was robbed of the Best Actor statue as well, which went to Al Pacino for "Scent of a Woman." Much respect for Pacino, but his performance here was bloated and hammy. Seems like the Academy was awarding him for his entire career, rather than this particular role. Disappointing.
Let's move on to 1993. "Schindler's List" was considered a lock going in. It delivered, winning 7 awards, including Best Picture, Director (Spielberg), and Screenplay. Again an easy choice for the big award (the other noms were "The Fugitive," "In The Name of the Father," "Remains of the Day," and "The Piano"). Tom Hanks won his first Oscar this year for "Philadelphia." I still feel Hanks' greatest moment came in "Bachelor Party" years earlier, but apparently the Academy feels differently.
So, the Academy Awards have passed the test of time for 3 years in a row. Will 1994 continue the streak? I think we all know how that one turns out. Tune in next time for a giant fucking travesty.
1991 was the year that "Silence of the Lambs" hit a grand slam, snagging statues for Best Picture, Actor (Anthony Hopkins), Actress (Jodie Foster), and Screenplay. Really tough to argue with this, as "Lambs" is a great film that holds up under repeated viewings. The only real competition for the Best Picture award was "JFK," which I'm sure Craig will argue should have won. I'm sure its loss is part of a greater conspiracy. Other notes: "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" took home 3 well-deserved technical awards, and was probably my favorite film of that year. Also, Disney's "Beauty And The Beast" was a surprise nomination for Best Picture; years later the Academy would institute a Best Animated Feature category to recognize the quality of these films. I have mixed feelings about that, and I will elaborate further when we get to that year.
Oscar did good work again in 1992, honoring Clint Eastwood's masterpiece "Unforgiven" with Best Picture, Director, and Supporting Actor (Gene Hackman). However, I believe Eastwood was robbed of the Best Actor statue as well, which went to Al Pacino for "Scent of a Woman." Much respect for Pacino, but his performance here was bloated and hammy. Seems like the Academy was awarding him for his entire career, rather than this particular role. Disappointing.
Let's move on to 1993. "Schindler's List" was considered a lock going in. It delivered, winning 7 awards, including Best Picture, Director (Spielberg), and Screenplay. Again an easy choice for the big award (the other noms were "The Fugitive," "In The Name of the Father," "Remains of the Day," and "The Piano"). Tom Hanks won his first Oscar this year for "Philadelphia." I still feel Hanks' greatest moment came in "Bachelor Party" years earlier, but apparently the Academy feels differently.
So, the Academy Awards have passed the test of time for 3 years in a row. Will 1994 continue the streak? I think we all know how that one turns out. Tune in next time for a giant fucking travesty.
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