Academy Awards

Who won the Oscar for Best Actress in 1973?

Who won the Oscar for Best Actress in 1973?

For some, it might be hard to believe that the year 1973 was 50 years ago. For others, it's hard to believe much of anything because they lived through the '70s and frankly there's just not much left upstairs, if you catch my drift. There's no question that the '70s...

What was the first sequel to win an Academy Award when the original had no nominations?

What was the first sequel to win an Academy Award when the original had no nominations?

Whenever you see a sequel for a movie you liked is in the works, it's a fine balance between being excited to see more of what you enjoyed and praying they don't just phone it in — as sequels so often do. But every now and then, there's a sequel that...

Who won the Oscar for Best Actor in 1976?

Who won the Oscar for Best Actor in 1976?

1975 was a good year for movies: Jaws, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Rollerball — I could go on, but unlike your coworkers, I respect your time. Which meant that the Academy Awards of 1976 had a pretty big pool to pick from. Of all...

Which movie won the most Oscars?

Which movie won the most Oscars?

At the 2023 Academy Awards, it sure did seem like the cast of Everything Everywhere All at Once was, well, you know, what the title says. It was pretty cool to see such a weird, sci-fi-inspired movie that also featured some nerd-favorite cast members do so well. But did Everything...

Which movie won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Picture?

Which movie won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Picture?

Even with viewership falling off a cliff, winning an Academy Award means something. This movie paved the way for all others to follow. See if you can guess which one it was... The Academy Awards Which movie won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Picture? You're banned from the Oscars....