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Lisa Churgin Recalls Russell Crowe’s Acceptance Speech

  By Admin • January 16, 2014 Uncategorized
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Lisa Churgin, a film editor who worked on "Reality Bites," "Dead Man Walking," "Gattaca," and many other films, remembers when Russell Crowe won an Oscar for his starring role in "Gladiator." Continue reading

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John Travolta Shares His Favorite Oscar Moment

  By Admin • January 16, 2014 Uncategorized
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John Travolta recalls presenting Barbara Stanwyck with a lifetime achievement Oscar in 1981. Continue reading

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Animator Recalls a Pixar Oscar Win

  By Witnify • January 16, 2014 Uncategorized
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Andrew Jiminez, an animator for Pixar, remembers when Brad Bird took the Oscar for Best Animated Picture for his work writing and directing "The Incredibles." Continue reading

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Penelope Spheeris Recalls Richard Pryor Hosting the Oscars

  By Admin • January 16, 2014 Uncategorized
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Penelope Spheeris, the director of “Wayne’s World” and other movies, remembers Richard Pryor, who cohosted the show twice. Continue reading

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Academy Members Recall 1974′s Naked Interruption

  By Virginia Choi • January 16, 2014 Uncategorized
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A memorable moment from the 46th Academy Awards ceremony on April 2, 1974 was when streaker, Robert Opel, ran onto stage during David Niven's introduction of Elizabeth Taylor. Continue reading

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Director Antoine Fuqua on Cuba Gooding, Jr.: ‘He Was So Outrageous & So Excited’

  By Witnify • January 16, 2014 Uncategorized
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Director Antoine Fuqua remembers Cuba Gooding Jr. winning Best Supporting Actor for "Jerry Macguire" at the 69th Academy Awards on March 24, 1996 as his favorite Oscar moment. Continue reading

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Daryn Okada Remembers Roberto Benigni’s Enthusiastic Win

  By Witnify • January 16, 2014 Uncategorized
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Cinematographer Daryn Okada shares his favorite part of the Oscars and remembers Roberto Benigni's over the top reaction to winning for Best Actor as his favorite moment at the 71st Academy Awards on March 21, 1998. Continue reading

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Sidney Poitier’s Oscar Win: ‘I Had No Thought of Oscar, None!’

  By Witnify • December 24, 2013 Uncategorized
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Sidney Poitier explains that he never thought about winning an Oscar when he emerged himself in the role of Homer Smith in 'Lilies of the Field' and remembers what it was like when they called his name for Best Actor at the 36th Academy Awards. Continue reading

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Actor Tom Laughlin Over Star Wars' Loss At the Academy

  By Virginia Choi • December 18, 2013 Uncategorized
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Tom Laughlin, well-known for starring in and directing the Billy Jack movies, quit the Academy due to the fact that Woody Allen won Best Director over George Lucas: "It was a travesty." Continue reading

Tagged   Academy Awards, Arts and Culture, Billy Jack, Film, George Lucas, Space, Star Wars, Tom Laughlin
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