Oscars
Driving Miss Daisy (1989) : An elderly Jewish widow (Jessica Tandy) living in Atlanta can no longer drive. Her son insists she allow him to hire a driver, which in the 1950s meant a black man. She resists any change in her life but, Hoke, the driver (Morgan Freeman) is hired by her son. She refuses to allow him to drive her anywhere at first, but Hoke slowly wins her over with his native good graces. The movie is directly taken from a stage play and does show it. It covers over twenty years of the pair's life together as they slowly build a relationship that transcends their differences. It won 4 Oscars for Best Picture; Best Actress in a leading Role (Jessica Tandy); Best Makeup; and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium. It was nominated in 5 additional categories.
Fargo (1996) : Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy) hires two men to kidnap his wife so he can get his rich father in law to pay the ransom. Once the ransom is paid Jerry and the kidnappers will split the money down the middle. That's the plan, but what happens is something totally different. Blood is shed when a cop and two innocent people are killed. Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand) is the Chief who investigates the murders. While Marge investigates, Jerry gets involved in deeper problems, ranging from financial troubles, to threats from the kidnappers. It won 2 Oscars for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Frances McDormand) and Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen (Ethan Cohen, Joel Cohen). It was nominated for 5 additional Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role (William H. Macy).
I watched the Academy Awards at Rachel's with SLW, Keren, Rachel, & Penina. It was nice though the ceremony was pretty uneventful. Chris Rock hosted and Million Dollar Baby (2004) won Best Picture.
Wild Things (1998) : One of the sexiest, most twist-filled films of the '90s! A high school guidance counselor is accused of rape by two voluptuous students from opposite sides of the tracks. Kevin Bacon is a local cop who suspects all three are in league to bilk a bundle of cash from one girl's loaded mom. The intricate set-up leads to steamy sex, murder and a series of shockingly amusing double-crosses that will leave you guessing until the very last reel--be sure to stick around for the end credits! With Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell, Theresa Russell and Denise Richards. John McNaughton (Normal Life) directed this "sly, torrid and original" thriller (Variety). Written by Stephen Peters.
Fargo (1996) : Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy) hires two men to kidnap his wife so he can get his rich father in law to pay the ransom. Once the ransom is paid Jerry and the kidnappers will split the money down the middle. That's the plan, but what happens is something totally different. Blood is shed when a cop and two innocent people are killed. Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand) is the Chief who investigates the murders. While Marge investigates, Jerry gets involved in deeper problems, ranging from financial troubles, to threats from the kidnappers. It won 2 Oscars for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Frances McDormand) and Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen (Ethan Cohen, Joel Cohen). It was nominated for 5 additional Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role (William H. Macy).
I watched the Academy Awards at Rachel's with SLW, Keren, Rachel, & Penina. It was nice though the ceremony was pretty uneventful. Chris Rock hosted and Million Dollar Baby (2004) won Best Picture.
Wild Things (1998) : One of the sexiest, most twist-filled films of the '90s! A high school guidance counselor is accused of rape by two voluptuous students from opposite sides of the tracks. Kevin Bacon is a local cop who suspects all three are in league to bilk a bundle of cash from one girl's loaded mom. The intricate set-up leads to steamy sex, murder and a series of shockingly amusing double-crosses that will leave you guessing until the very last reel--be sure to stick around for the end credits! With Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell, Theresa Russell and Denise Richards. John McNaughton (Normal Life) directed this "sly, torrid and original" thriller (Variety). Written by Stephen Peters.
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