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Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams (1973) - Gilbert Cates

4/10

Small independent film with a dated direction by Gil Cates, only worth watching for Joanne Woordward and Sylvia Sidney's performances.

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McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) - Robert Altman

9/10

Brilliantly shot movie with a tremendous direction by Robert Altman. Although Julie Christie is good, the real standout, once again, is Warren Beatty. Vilmos Szgimond was ROBBED of a nomination.

Another masterpiece from 1971

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Carnal Knowledge (1971) - Mike Nichols

8/10

Great film with a tremendous performance by Jack Nicholson, who really is the stand-out here. Another slick direction by Mike Nichols with a subject matter common to his other films.

1971 is fastly becoming one of my favourite years

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American Graffiti (1973) - George Lucas

8/10

Lucas's most personal film is indeed a very good one with a charming screenplay and greatly acted by everyone. Cindy Williams should have received a nomination instead of Candy Clak IMO. The editing of the film is also top notch.

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--Reza wrote:
--mlrg wrote:1983 really is a weird year

Why?

IMO because there is no film truly deserving of oscar recognition apart from probably Terms of Endearment and Tender Mercies

Edited By OscarGuy on 1240662392

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The Dresser (1983) - Peter Yates 6.5/10 Top class acting by Albert Finney and Tom Courtenay, although at times it feels that they are a bit overacting (specially Courtenay's last scene). The script is also very well written. This is another proof that Albert Finney is way due for an oscar. 1983 rea...

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A great lineup of film scores, all fully deserving of the nomination.

My choice goes to Philip Glass for The Hours

rudeboy, take Original Score 1988

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where can I find the categories already selected and out of competion?

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Am I supposed to do anything or I just wait that someone askes me a category? :p

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Murphy's Romance (1985) - Martin Ritt

6/10

Interesting little film with fine performances by Sally Field and James Garner, who clearly received a nomination honoring his career for this film.

By the way, Sally Filed really looked hot during the 80's.

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Tender Mercies (1983) - Bruce Beresford

9/10

Really really loved this film. Robert Duvall's underacting trully is masterfull. A very well deserved oscar.

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Sorry guys but I really didn't like it. I'm not that into highly depressing movies about doomsday.

Jane Alexander is not bad, I must admit.

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Testament (1983) - Lynne Litman

1/10

Dreadfull film about nuclear disaster that is a pain to sit trough. How can a director dedicate a film like this to her familiy is something that I consider dispecable.

Please avoid this at all cost if you haven't seen it.

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The Paper Chase (1973) - James Bridges 6.5/10 I found this film very entertaining with a very charismatic performance by John Houseman, who I think really deserved the oscar. The screenplay is rather flawled at times, but the film holds itself to a fine ending, although the relationship between Tim...

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British director Mike Leigh has paid tribute to film producer Simon Channing-williams, who died at the weekend (11-12Apr09). Channing-Williams passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 64. He had worked closely with Leigh in his lengthy career, with the pair making eight movies togethe...

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